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i usually just open attachments in my email, but i needed to save one to the computer, now it won't give me the option, it just automatically tries to save the file. How do i fix this?

i usually just open attachments in my email, but i needed to save one to the computer, now it won't give me the option, it just automatically tries to save the file. How do i fix this?

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You may have set an automatic action for that MIME type.

You can check that action in Tools > Options > Applications


You can delete the mimeTypes.rdf file in the Firefox Profile Folder to reset all file actions.

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder