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The extended support release tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Mozilla Firefox 115 Extended Support Release (ESR), which provides ongoing security updates for legacy operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Recent threads highlight that Mozilla has extended Firefox 115 ESR support through March 2026, with a planned re-evaluation in February 2026. This ESR branch is the last Firefox version compatible with pre-Windows 10 systems, making it critical for users who remain on older Windows versions. Topics include the rationale behind ESR, security backporting, and preparation for browser compatibility challenges like root certificate expiration.
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    Firefox 115 ESR Extended: Security Updates Through March 2026 for Windows 7/8.x and Older macOS

    Mozilla has quietly pushed the Firefox 115 Extended Support Release (ESR) safety net forward again: security updates for Firefox 115 on legacy desktops — specifically Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and older macOS builds — will continue through March 2026, with Mozilla planning a formal...
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    Mozilla Extends Firefox ESR 115 Support to March 2026 on Windows 7/8

    Mozilla has once again pushed the end-of-life deadline for Firefox 115 ESR on legacy desktop platforms: the Extended Support Release that remains the only mainstream Firefox build compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 will now receive security updates through March 2026, with...
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    Mozilla Extends Firefox ESR 115 Support to March 2026 for Legacy Windows and macOS

    Mozilla’s decision to keep Firefox 115 ESR alive for older machines is the latest twist in a multi-stage, pragmatic approach to supporting users who remain on end-of-life operating systems — the Extended Support Release for Firefox 115 will now be maintained for Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and...
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    Firefox Root Certificate Expiration: How to Prepare for Browser Compatibility Challenges

    For users who have grown accustomed to sticking with legacy versions of software, the world continues to evolve around them—sometimes with unforeseen and disruptive consequences. An upcoming change scheduled for March 14, 2025, is about to illustrate this reality for countless Firefox users...
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