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gullapalli
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When I down load PDF files or pictures I used to see a pop-up window asking me whether I want OPEN or SAVE. At some point I set save as default. How do I reset it?

When I down load PDF files or pictures I used to see a pop-up window asking me whether I want OPEN or SAVE. At some point I set save as default. How do I reset it?

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Menu >Settings > Applicatin

  • Search for "PDF" > Change the Action as "Always Ask me"
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iamjayakumars
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Chosen Solution

Menu >Settings > Applicatin

  • Search for "PDF" > Change the Action as "Always Ask me"

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gullapalli
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Search where? It is not just PDF files. Any down loads like picures

gullapalli
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In Firefox go to options and then applications tab. Scroll down to personal document faculty change to adobe reader from saving file. Good luck Kg