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cant download..just opens new tab

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bababrio
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cant view downloads.. when i try to click download it just opens new tab

cant view downloads.. when i try to click download it just opens new tab

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bababrio
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when i try to download a file it just opens a new tab

cor-el
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Can you inspect the downloads in the Downloads Manager?

  • Tools > Downloads or History > Show All History > Downloads folder in left pane
  • Tap the Alt key or press F10 to show the Menu Bar

Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Never remember history).