How would you fix this, or what is the problem?
I really don't know what's wrong with my laptop as hen ever I download anything it doesn't download the shortcut icon but instead a firefox shortcut link which redirects me to re-download the who entire program every time I wanna access it .Its the best I can describe my problem , any suggestion?
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What's your computer system and Firefox version?
Explain in detail how you are downloading a file. Are you using "Save As?"
Its the windows 7 premium N i think i use the newest version and yh i save the download and then open it and proceed with installing it but if i want to re-open the program it sends me to a link, that makes me save the file again and repeat the procees
Type about:config<enter> in the address bar. If a warning screen comes up, press the I Accept the Risk button. At the top of the screen is a search bar. Type browser.startup.homepage
What is the value? Right-click and select Reset to restore its default value; about:home
Well theres 4 option i got but the 2 values are: 20180128191252 which is for some override and the second one is 58.0.1 the other one says its true and the first one is some sort of link is the best i could describe it
Type browser.startup.homepage
Right-click and select Reset to restore its default value; about:home
Yh, i have but every time I close the browser and open it again and check it again, I would have to reset it again
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save
Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.