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how do i disable downloads form getting saved directly

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gokhosp
gokhosp
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every time i click on an attachement, it gets directly saved to download folder without the option - open with or save . i want the browser to ask me whether i will like to only open or save the attached file. how do i do this

every time i click on an attachement, it gets directly saved to download folder without the option - open with or save . i want the browser to ask me whether i will like to only open or save the attached file. how do i do this

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ideato
ideato
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Hi gokhosp

see: Change what Firefox does when you click on or download a file


thank you

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cor-el
cor-el
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You can delete the mimeTypes.rdf file in the Firefox Profile Folder to reset all file actions.

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder