Unable to download or save files

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Unable%20to%20download%20or%20save%20files

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This doesn't seem to do anything. I have changed all preferences back to default, changed where the files goes to and nothing is working. I can download fine on Internet Explorer. What's the deal? I've never had a problem with Firefox before.

Downloads window

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Downloads%20window

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My download window is working, I saved a picture and it did fine.

so your Downloads are working fine now ?? Problem solved ??

No, the download window is working but only for pictures I still cannot download any programs or anything like that. Pictures are the only thing i can download or save

See this article thoroughly and perform the suggestions mentioned in the article:

Unable to Save or Download files

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_save_or_download_files

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I've already done all of this and none of it worked.

File types and download actions

http://kb.mozillazine.org/File_types_and_download_actions

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Still not working

Clear Cookies & Cache

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Template:clearCookiesCache

Clear the Network Cache

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How%20to%20clear%20the%20cache#w_clear-the-cache

You can also try to reload the web page(s) and bypass the cache.

• Press and hold Shift and left-click the Reload button.
• Press "Ctrl + F5" or press "Ctrl + Shift + R" (Windows,Linux)
• Press "Cmd + Shift + R" (MAC)

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Didn't work

-> click Firefox button and click Exit

-> Start Firefox in Safe Mode (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode

Firefox Safe Mode window will open. DON'T SELECT ANY OPTIONS, just click Continue in Safe Mode

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didn't work

-> The problem still occurs in Safe Mode

• Basic Troubleshooting https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Basic%20Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Plugins https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting%20plugins

• Resetting Preferences https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Resetting%20preferences

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I've done all of this already

Also try this: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_%28Firefox%29

Okay, I'm going to go with this is not a browser problem, it's an OS problem. I got the blue screen. So I have to wipe the HD. I don't think anything is wrong with FF. Thanks for everyone's help. I will post on here when I'm done wiping whether or not it has solved the problem.