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Download preference changes when Firefox updated

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CobourgJohn
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I have repeatedly set my preference to open any pdf with Adobe Pro and that works fine. Except that the next time Firefox updates, it is reset to "save file". So once again, I change the preference and all is well until the next update. Because updates don't happen every day, it's not convenient to disable add-ons pending the next update....

I have repeatedly set my preference to open any pdf with Adobe Pro and that works fine. Except that the next time Firefox updates, it is reset to "save file". So once again, I change the preference and all is well until the next update. Because updates don't happen every day, it's not convenient to disable add-ons pending the next update....

Réiteach roghnaithe

Since the latest update, this problem seems to have been resolved. Thank you to someone!

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Once in a while, an update changes user settings. But you say this happens all the time.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.

CobourgJohn
CobourgJohn Úinéir na ceiste
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I don't have any extensions like that. And it's only the pdf suffix that is affected. But thanks for the thought.

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Réiteach Roghnaithe

Since the latest update, this problem seems to have been resolved. Thank you to someone!

FredMcD
FredMcD
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That's good to hear. Safe surfing.