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why firefox is saving files of ms office in ashx format ?

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Whenever i am saving any files of Microsoft office and pdf files , they are saved in attachment.ashx format which is very difficult to identify after downloading the file..pls help

Whenever i am saving any files of Microsoft office and pdf files , they are saved in attachment.ashx format which is very difficult to identify after downloading the file..pls help

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You can always override the file extension when you save the file if it isn't the correct file extension.
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You can try to inspect the MIME database with the registry editor (regedit.exe) and do a search for that MIME type (file extension) via Ctrl+F.
Be careful with editing the registry as there is no Undo possible: all changes are applied immediately. You can export key(s) before making changes.

MIME Database : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type
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i didn't understand what i have to do..what changes i have to make in regedit, currently i am using window 7 as my operating system.

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It is best not to go to the registry if you are not familiar with editing the registry and keep it with adding the correct file extension.

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so pls tell me what can i do. thanks 4 ur regular reply

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Did you try to delete the file mimeTypes.rdf in the Firefox Profile Folder ?

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder