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downloaded files dissapear once downloaded from download window. How do I stop this pleas?

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ver 3.6. When I download a file the download window appears and the file is downloaded. The second it finishes downloading the file it disapears. I then have to go to download file in win explorer to deal with the file - a pain~! How do I stop the file from dissapearing please?

ver 3.6. When I download a file the download window appears and the file is downloaded. The second it finishes downloading the file it disapears. I then have to go to download file in win explorer to deal with the file - a pain~! How do I stop the file from dissapearing please?

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Check if the solutions given in this article help to solve your problem: Downloads window is blank.

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Check if the solutions given in this article help to solve your problem: Downloads window is blank.

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Thank you ! Mark

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You're welcome. If you were able to solve your problem, please mark this question as Solved.
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Make sure your not in Private Browsing. My download worked when I was not in Private Browsing.