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The download window pops up when file is downloading but doesn't show download status or retain of list of downloads as in the past - how do I restore this option?

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Formerly the download window showed the status of the download in process and retained a list of downloaded files until I cleared the list. Now a blank download window pops up automatically when I download a file. The window doesn't reflect the status of the download, download name, etc. There is no display of downloaded files. How do I restore the function of the download window? I've checked the option to show download window when downloading.

Formerly the download window showed the status of the download in process and retained a list of downloaded files until I cleared the list. Now a blank download window pops up automatically when I download a file. The window doesn't reflect the status of the download, download name, etc. There is no display of downloaded files. How do I restore the function of the download window? I've checked the option to show download window when downloading.

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Check some settings:


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You may need to update some plug-ins. Check your plug-ins and update as necessary:

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Check some settings:


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Not related to your question, but...

You may need to update some plug-ins. Check your plug-ins and update as necessary:

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Thanks for the quick response - options - privacy - remember download history solved the issue.

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Worked for me too. options->options->privacy->remember download history