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when i open a downloaded file it opens in an ie window. how do i make it open automatically in firefox?

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For some reason any file I download in firefox opens in an internet explorer window. How do I change that it will stay in firefox?

For some reason any file I download in firefox opens in an internet explorer window. How do I change that it will stay in firefox?

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What type of files are they?

Open your file browser to that file. Right click it and select Properties. Look for Open With and change it.