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FF47 no longer downloads to my desktop, only Favorites>Desktop

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MAB5
MAB5
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As of today when I download a file it no longer appears on my Desktop. It appears in Computer > Favorites > Desktop.

In Options I have Downloads > Save file to > Desktop as always.

Please advise.

Thanks.

As of today when I download a file it no longer appears on my Desktop. It appears in Computer > Favorites > Desktop. In Options I have Downloads > Save file to > Desktop as always. Please advise. Thanks.

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Check what the 'Download To' location is set to.

MAB5
MAB5 Umnikazi wombuzo
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As mentioned, I do have it set to Download to Desktop.