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Where does " DownloadHelper" extension store it's program files and folders on my computer?

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molly89
molly89

Unlike some other extensions, it is not listed under programs. Is it stored somewhere in a Mozilla folder, if so which one? Thank you.

Unlike some other extensions, it is not listed under programs. Is it stored somewhere in a Mozilla folder, if so which one? Thank you.

Chosen solution

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder

The DownloadHelper extension creates by default a dwhelper folder to store downloaded files.

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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Extensions are stored in the user's Profile folder.

http://support.mozilla.com/en-us/kb/Profiles#How_to_find_your_profile

cor-el
cor-el
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Chosen Solution

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder

The DownloadHelper extension creates by default a dwhelper folder to store downloaded files.