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Show All download opens about:downloads instead of Library

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Hello, I recently migrated to a new MAC and now when I download a file and click on "show all downloads", it opens the about:downloads tab and not the downloads list from the library. Is there any way to force Firefox to open the Library when I click on see all download please? Thanks

Hello, I recently migrated to a new MAC and now when I download a file and click on "show all downloads", it opens the about:downloads tab and not the downloads list from the library. Is there any way to force Firefox to open the Library when I click on see all download please? Thanks

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That happens if you run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Always use Private Browsing mode; Never Remember History). You only get the Library Downloads Manager if you run Firefox in regular mode.

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That happens if you run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Always use Private Browsing mode; Never Remember History). You only get the Library Downloads Manager if you run Firefox in regular mode.

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thanks, it solved the issue.