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DownloadHelper won't download

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I am having a myriad of problems with Firefox lately.

Just recently, my DownloadHelper add-on won't download, It allows me to "save" my choice, and it gives me a number next to the spinning icon, but it won't actually download the video.

I am having a myriad of problems with Firefox lately. Just recently, my DownloadHelper add-on won't download, It allows me to "save" my choice, and it gives me a number next to the spinning icon, but it won't actually download the video.

Isisombulu esikhethiweyo

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Isisombululo esiKhethiweyo

hello, please try the beta version of the extension: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/video-downloadhelper-5/nFBCjyLHg8c

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Thank you, it works again.

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Well, it worked for exactly one day before disappearing from my Firefox and not reappearing no matter HOW many times I reinstall it.

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hi, this is strange - you don't happen to use avast?: http://www.ghacks.net/2014/11/16/latest-avast-reportedly-deleting-firefox-add-ons/