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I would Firefox to still ask me whether to download a file or open it directly

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AnonymousUser
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Usually Firefox prompts when I open a file online, it asks whether or not to download or open it directly. I accidentally click something on that prompt so it no longer asks the question and just assumes that I would like to download. I like Firefox to be able to prompt the options. Thank you.

Usually Firefox prompts when I open a file online, it asks whether or not to download or open it directly. I accidentally click something on that prompt so it no longer asks the question and just assumes that I would like to download. I like Firefox to be able to prompt the options. Thank you.

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the-edmeister
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http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing+file+types

Change the Action for that Content Type to Always ask .