pls, how do I change default back to view file in ff?

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boof
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pls, how do I change default back to view file in ff?

#1 Post by boof »

I'm in ff on a web page, and click a filename. I was offered to save or view file.and make that option permanent. Now I need to undo the permanent choice. How, pls?

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#2 Post by darkcity »

ff = firefox

have you looked in

Edit -> Preferences - > Downloads ?

alternatively

all the configure options can be accessed by enter the following url:
about:config

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#3 Post by cimarron »

To set the default actions taken for different filetypes, click the Firefox button (or Edit, if you're using the menubar), then Preferences.

Then select the Applications tab. It will give you a list of all filetypes, followed by the current default action or application used to open that filetype. If you click on the action for a filetype, it will give a dropdown menu to select alternatives. Selecting "always ask" means Firefox will always give you a choice of what to do when you click on files of that type. Sounds like that's what you want.

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#4 Post by boof »

Cimmaron:
Tks, that was just so easy.

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