Why doesn't Firefox automatically recognize downloaded files?
When I rename a file before downloading from a Web site, mostly html format, Firefox -- unlike other browsers -- save it without an extension, which makes it impossible to search it later, or to open it. For it to save correctly I must add the extension, being it html or pdf. Is there a way to customize how Firefox saves files? Thanks
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Try to rename (or delete) the mimeTypes.rdf file in the Firefox profile folder to reset all file actions.
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/mimeTypes.rdf
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/File_types_and_download_actions#Resetting_download_actions
You can use this button to go to the currently used Firefox profile folder:
- Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder (Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder)
Thanks. Followed your advice. Unfortunately the problem persists. Unless I add the extension manually, the downloaded file is unrecognizable.
Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;
Add-ons
Name: 1Password extension for Firefox 4 Version: 3.8.21 Enabled: false ID: firefox4@1password.com Name: 1Password extension for Firefox 5 Version: 3.8.21 Enabled: false ID: firefox5@1password.com
If these are out of date, they should be removed, Check the others also.
Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift (Mac Options) > key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?
Sadly, none of these has helped. Still, I appreciate your taking the time to respond. I guess I'll continue to use Firefox for some purposes, but not for saving documents. Too bad.
Please go thru the steps of how you do downloads.