Firefox browser 98.0.1 set to “Always Ask” re .pdf files now annoyingly saves every file to Downloads when all I want to do is read only and then save if interesting. Is there a way to stop this automatic downloading? I have to physically check and delete these unwanted files thanks to another piece of FF lard headedness. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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Cee Arr
AskWoody LoungerMarch 19, 2022 at 9:52 am #2432579Found the very answer to my Firefox 98.0.1 annoyance – see the following link-
https://www.askvg.com/tip-restore-classic-download-confirmation-prompt-in-mozilla-firefox/
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anonymous
GuestMarch 19, 2022 at 4:20 pm #2432640? says:
thanks for the topic, i just fixed it in config and locked the downloads folder to the task bar, too
https://www.askvg.com/tip-restore-missing-downloads-button-on-firefox-toolbar/
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