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the default folder when i download anything goes to the downloads folder. but when i am downloading, it goes to C:user.default.appdata.local.roaming.temp. but the default is downloads..help

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ved0607
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the default folder when i download anything goes to the downloads folder. but when i am downloading, it goes to C:user.default.appdata.local.roaming.temp. but the default is downloads..help

the default folder when i download anything goes to the downloads folder. but when i am downloading, it goes to C:user.default.appdata.local.roaming.temp. but the default is downloads..help

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Matt_G
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Hi ved0607,

Why don't you try temporarily changing your downloads to Desktop or something like that to see if it works. If that doesn't work you should look at the article How to fix preferences that won't save.

You could also try starting Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode. If you don't have the issue while all of your add-ons, extensions, and themes are disabled, you can try adding them back in one by one until you find the culprit. You should look at the Extensions and Themes troubleshooting guide and the Troubleshoot issues with plugins like Flash or Java to fix common Firefox problems article as well.

You could also try creating a new profile.

Hopefully this helps!