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I am trying to save a mp3 file but firefox does not allow me to save it...it allows me to play the file but not download and asave it to my computer. How do I enable it to save mp3 files on my computer?

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morpheusvin
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I am trying to save a mp3 file but firefox does not allow me to save it...it allows me to play the file but not download and asave it to my computer. How do I enable Firefox to save mp3 files on my computer?

I am trying to save a mp3 file but firefox does not allow me to save it...it allows me to play the file but not download and asave it to my computer. How do I enable Firefox to save mp3 files on my computer?

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Go to Options>Applications tab > search MPEG Layer 3 audio(audio/mpeg) > use "Save File" option on drop down menu.

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cor-el
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Can you save the file via the right-click context menu > "Save Link as" ?

xr417
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Chosen Solution

Go to Options>Applications tab > search MPEG Layer 3 audio(audio/mpeg) > use "Save File" option on drop down menu.

morpheusvin
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Thanks a ton xr417.....this really solved my problem. I am able to save the files.

CHEERS AND GOD BLESS.....

xr417
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Cheers !!  :)