My computer automatically downloads instead of opens files






















Now every time I download virtually any file type, the prompt comes up with 'open the file' preselected, and "do this automatically for files like this from now on" greyed out. As a result, on more than one occasion, I have mistakenly clicked ok and opened huge files automatically after downloading which has resulted in them popping open even hours later and playing automatically once the download finished. I'd like to be able to select "save it to my computer" and have it do this automatically, but that option is greyed out.

I'm still prompted for each and every file I download, still preselected to open the file, with the "do this automatically for files like this from now on" still greyed out. I'd like to change it to the way I had before, or at the very least automatically set all downloads to save into my downloads folder.

Could you try copying your old mimeTypes. You can open your new profile folder quickly using:. Regarding the prefs. I think mine suggests whatever I did last for the same type of content, but I haven't paid close attention.

I'm out of time to address the problem with "do this automatically" but there is one suggestion for why it could be grayed out in this article: Change what Firefox does when you click on or download a file. Is it possible you had a download-related extension before? To compare settings and extensions, please retain the Old Firefox Data folder on your desktop. Aside from checking the extensions in there, it would be interesting to run a text file comparison on your currently active prefs.

This is where I set the download folder location. I believe it suggests that the option might be greyed out because of the website I'm downloading the file from incorrectly the filetype. If not, click Change program and choose Citrix Connection Manager. Remove or disable any third party browser based Adware software that could be interfering with the successful launch of the ICA file. Restart the browser after removing these software and try again.

This option should be cleared because the dynamic files are stored in the Temporary Internet Files folder. When applications are clicked, a file is downloaded to the folder, then launched using MIME type. If access to the folder is disabled or not available, the process cannot occur successfully. Add the site to the Trusted sites list if using Internet Explorer browser using the following steps:. In the Add this website to the zone field, enter your organization's website and click Add.

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Unlimited downloads all year long. Your Settings link for Chrome can be found here. And if you need additional support, Chrome has a help menu and search feature here. Thanks for searching for "My file automatically opens instead of saving when I download in Chrome". Is there a Google version of PowerPoint?

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He never misses an opportunity to get on his bike and enjoy a ride. Oct 21, -. Kanishka Dutta. Nov 20, -. Google must have changed their settings page. There are no auto-open options near the download setion. Dec 11, -. Jan 09, -. Mar 12, -. Aug 15, -. Jim Mooney. Not in the Download settings anymore. I am forced to go through their crappy player Every Time, when I want to dl a bunch of mp3s.

Screw Chrome. I'm going back to Firefox.



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