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Downloads don't open

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dodgyinjun
dodgyinjun
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When I download a file from a site (e.g. a Word or PDF file) the Downloads window pops up and the file downloads. However, instead of actually opening the file automatically as FF used to, I have to go to the Downloads window and double click on the file to open it.

This wasn't the case before - any ideas where the settings have changed?

When I download a file from a site (e.g. a Word or PDF file) the Downloads window pops up and the file downloads. However, instead of actually opening the file automatically as FF used to, I have to go to the Downloads window and double click on the file to open it. This wasn't the case before - any ideas where the settings have changed?

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cityminz
cityminz
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i thought you can check firefox main window -> tools ->options -> application programs settings...there...to see how you configured the default actions with the pdf and doc files...

mbroder
mbroder
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That area only seems to let me choose what application to use to open these files--it doesn't allow me to set the downloads to open automatically--or does it?