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Everytime I save a file a new explorer window opens showing the dowload location, how do I turn this off?

rjma1
rjma1
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Everytime I download a file in firefox and tell it where to save, Windows Explorer pops up after the download completes showing the dowload location. How do I disable this?

Everytime I download a file in firefox and tell it where to save, Windows Explorer pops up after the download completes showing the dowload location. How do I disable this?

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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That's strange. Could it be a feature of an add-on? You could test in Firefox's Safe Mode. That's a standard diagnostic tool to deactivate extensions and some advanced features of Firefox. More info: Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode.

If Firefox is not running: Hold down the Shift key when starting Firefox.

If Firefox is running: You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using either:

  • "3-bar" menu button > "?" button > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
  • Help menu > Restart with Add-ons Disabled

and OK the restart.

Both scenarios: A small dialog should appear. Click "Start in Safe Mode" (not Refresh).

Any difference?