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Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

unable to see where the download will go

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theampatel
theampatel
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When I try to download something using my firefox browser, the pop up window does now show me where the content will be downloaded to. I have to download it and then search for it on my computer. Hope someone can help me.

When I try to download something using my firefox browser, the pop up window does now show me where the content will be downloaded to. I have to download it and then search for it on my computer. Hope someone can help me.

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Enigma
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In the 3-bar menu (or 'Tools') => General => under 'Downloads' :

That's where you can set your default download location.

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 27.0.0.130

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

theampatel
theampatel Vraag-eienaar
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I don't think I explained the situation that well.

When I try to download something from Firefox, I get the following dialogue box that is supposed to show where something is being downloaded to.

However, sometimes, it shows up blank, like the screenshot attached.

Any way to reset/resolve this issue?

Thanks

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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I don't recognize the blank box. Is that supposed to be a Finder window to let you choose a folder, or does some other program handle folder selection when you download from Firefox on your Mac?

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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As a footnote, to locate a download on disk, you can:

  • click the download arrow icon on the toolbar to drop the recent downloads panel
  • use the folder icon at the right end of the download to launch a Finder window with the download selected in the folder it's saved in
cor-el
cor-el
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In case open containing folder in the context menu is grayed then this means that the file is no longer present in the original download location.