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How do I change where firefox DOWNLOADS apps?

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margaretmarzeki
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I have been trying to download audiobook files to OverDrive Media Console from various elibraries. Initially I gave erroneous instructions that to download to iTunes. Now, I am not asked where to download files - they just appear in download window and disappear.

I have been trying to download audiobook files to OverDrive Media Console from various elibraries. Initially I gave erroneous instructions that to download to iTunes. Now, I am not asked where to download files - they just appear in download window and disappear.

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Tim
Tim
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Go to Tools -> Options -> Applications tab and change the action for the file type.

You should also check the overall option under the General -> Downloads section

margaretmarzeki
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If I go to TOOLS, there is no "Options -> Applications tab and change the action for the file type. Tools in Firefox has the following items on its menu: Web search, Downloads, Add-ons, Sync Now, Web developer, Page info, Clear recent history.

Again, NO Options > Applications tab. I'm using a Mac OS 10.5.8.

Tim
Tim
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See https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options%20window%20-%20General%20panel?s=download&r=5&as=s#os=mac&browser=fx35 to check the Downloads setting

See https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options%20window%20-%20Applications%20panel?s=applications&r=0&as=s#os=mac&browser=fx35 for application association

cor-el
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Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > History: "Remember download history"