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Fire fox asking to open or save when opening a page or searching

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When i try to open a page or search firefox pops up a dialog box asking if i want to save or open "search" of file type "application/octet-stream". I have uninstalled firefox and reinstalled it but problem persists. I am running windows 8.1 and have the lates release firefox.

When i try to open a page or search firefox pops up a dialog box asking if i want to save or open "search" of file type "application/octet-stream". I have uninstalled firefox and reinstalled it but problem persists. I am running windows 8.1 and have the lates release firefox.

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Deleting the mimeTypes.rdf will reset all download actions to the default settings.

Type about:support in the address bar and press enter.

Under the page logo on the left side you will see Application Basics. Under this find Profile Folder. To it’s right press the button Show Folder. This will open your file browser to the current Firefox profile. Now Close Firefox.

Locate the mimeTypes.rdf file. Then rename or delete it. Restart Firefox.

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Hi FredMcD,

Tried your suggestion, unfortunately didn't work. I still have the same problem.

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac Options)
key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?

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Clear the cache and remove cookies only from websites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"

Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox menu button/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.

  • Switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox menu button/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance
  • Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window