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firefox PLAY MP3 FILE INSTEAD of DOWNLOAD

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djarya
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I just updated my firefox 40.0.3. suddenly I cant download mp3 file. when I click to download mp3 file it will be playing in streaming media player. I tried to change some value in about:config but didn't fix this problem.

Kindly do needful help for the same asap.

Thanks,

DJ ARYA

I just updated my firefox 40.0.3. suddenly I cant download mp3 file. when I click to download mp3 file it will be playing in streaming media player. I tried to change some value in about:config but didn't fix this problem. Kindly do needful help for the same asap. Thanks, DJ ARYA

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philipp
philipp
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hello, please try to reset any changes you have done in about:config so far.

then enter about:config into the firefox address bar (confirm the info message in case it shows up) & search for the preference named media.play-stand-alone. double-click it and change its value to false.