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How can I label downloads so I know what they are?

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imsurein
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When i download a file/picture/program it names the downloaded file which is not recognized by me.

Ex. A picture would be labeled " Record-image(11).jpg when downloaded. How can I know what this is unless I open it.

When i download a file/picture/program it names the downloaded file which is not recognized by me. Ex. A picture would be labeled " Record-image(11).jpg when downloaded. How can I know what this is unless I open it.

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you can right-click download links, choose "save as..." and specify a custom name for the files.

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philipp
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you can right-click download links, choose "save as..." and specify a custom name for the files.

cor-el
cor-el
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You can try to delete the mimeTypes.rdf file in the Firefox Profile Folder to reset all file actions if you get a missing or wrong file extension.

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder
imsurein
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Thanks madperson that works real easy, problem solved.