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how do I stop video downloads from automatically playing?

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gutter992000
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When I download a file or video the system automatically opens it or plays it. I find this annoying if I am downloading a number of videos or items. how do I change the setting so that when I import I don't open everything up?

When I download a file or video the system automatically opens it or plays it. I find this annoying if I am downloading a number of videos or items. how do I change the setting so that when I import I don't open everything up?

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Dropa
Dropa
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What site are you downloading the video from and what is your default video player app? Lots of info is missing to know what is happening here.

cor-el
cor-el
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How are you downloading the video ? If you left-click the video then try to use "Save Link As" in the right-click context menu.

You can also check the action for this file extension or MIME type in "Settings -> General -> Applications".