Silverlight update for Netflix using Firefox on MacBook Pro 10.5.8?

Hello, I just wanted to post my problem and solution so that other inexperienced, non-techie, Netflix-lovers could find a solution quickly. It took me about a day and a half. Like to save time for others if I can. Please post any related solutions for other Mac products or OX if they differ from what I have suggested.

MacBook Pro / Mozilla Firefox / Netflix / Silverlight Update solved - DON'T DOWNLOAD FROM NETFLIX

I solved this problem tonight. I have a MacBook Pro with 10.5.8. I know, it's old. But I love my Netflix and I recently noticed that Firefox plays Netflix much better. Then I suddenly got this message that I needed to download the latest Silverlight - it only takes 30 seconds! - WRONG. However, after much searching, I finally did the steps in order and it worked.

This was after repeatedly downloading Silverlight from the Netflix site without success. So here's what I did:

1. Went to http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/Get-Started/Install/Default.aspx

2. Followed the directions. I felt like such an idiot for not doing it right before.

3. Go to your hard drive and search for "Silverlight" to locate ANY existing Silverlight files: .dmg, etc.

[also check your Libary/ Internet Plug-ins, but the above search is faster]

4. Drag it all to the trash and empty it.

5. Go back to the Get Silverlight page and click on the Install on that page, not the Netflix site.

6. Note the steps for Safari or Mozilla Firefox - I wanted Firefox, so I follwed those instructions.

7. Once it's installed, close all the browsers and Restart that bad boy. Right away.

8. Open a browser, go to Netflix and proceed to joyfully rot your brain with Netflix content. Yay!

Don't forget to re-open the Get Silverlight page to VERIFY - it's a good feeling.

The version of Silverlight installed is:
Silverlight 5 (5.1.30317.0)
You are ready to use Microsoft Silverlight

• Installation Instructions
• System Requirements
• Uninstall Silverlight

1. Verify your system requirements

   Make sure you are running a Silverlight-compatible Macintosh operating system and browser and that you have uninstalled any previous version of Silverlight.

2. Download Silverlight

   For Apple Safari users:

   Once the download is finished, the browser will warn you that Silverlight.dmg contains an application. To proceed with the installation, click Continue.

   For Mozilla Firefox users:

   Save Silverlight.dmg to your hard disk. Once the download is finished, click Open. Double-click Silverlight.pkg.

3. Install Silverlight

   The installer will warn you that "This package contains a program that determines if the software can be installed." Click Continue.

   On the Introduction page, click Continue.

   On the Select Destination page, select the destination volume for Silverlight, and then click Continue.

   On the Installation Type page, click Install.

   You will be prompted to authenticate. Enter your Administrator user name and password. Click OK to continue.

   On the Finish Up page, click Close to exit the installer.

4. Restart your browser and Verify

   Some browsers must be restarted before activating new plug-ins. Restart your browser to complete the installation.

   Verify your installation by experiencing the Silverlight site.

   For installation support, visit our support page.