I use Windows XP. Typically when downloading a file with firefox, you can choose to "save as" or "open with." On the bottom left, there is a checked checkbox which says "Always ask before opening this type of file" or something like that. I unchecked the box, and now my downloads always download automatically without prompting. However, in some instances using the "open with" option is more convenient, but now I can't select that option since the dialogue box is gone and I can't get it back. I've tried modifying this through My Computer/tools/folder options/filetypes/advanced/confirm after download, which does work, but only for IE, not Firefox. I've tried checking "always ask me where to save files" in the firefox general options, but that only creates a directory prompt, not a save vs. open with prompt that I want back. Finally, I restarted firefox in its "safe mode" with addons disabled, then told it to revert to default settings. But even that didn't bring back the dialogue box, to my surprise. I'm about to uninstall FF and re-install, but I figured I'd ask this question first, in case there is an easy solution somewhere that I missed.