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How do I set Firefox to automatically open downloads instead of having to go to my downloads and double click to open?

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thorpycha
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Whenever I have used Firefox on a PC it at least gave me the option to open certain file types automatically. I download a lot of files and the time adds up when I have to open the downloads box and double click on the file each time.

Whenever I have used Firefox on a PC it at least gave me the option to open certain file types automatically. I download a lot of files and the time adds up when I have to open the downloads box and double click on the file each time.

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There is an addon for that :-). Check it out:

OpenDownload Addon

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Ricky Rosario
Ricky Rosario
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There is an addon for that :-). Check it out:

OpenDownload Addon

Rosana
Rosana
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Hi,

This could help you: Changing download actions