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Even after deleting mimeTypes.rdf, song download does not happen?

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tulip12345
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When I try downloading old songs from Mozilla/Chrome instead of asking for SAVE option, a new black screen appears and there the song is played. Previously I used to download without any issues.

I tried resetting Mozilla configuration and also deleting mimeTypes.rdf file as mentioned in here. ( Type about:config into the address bar. 

   Find the preference browser.download.pluginOverrideTypes and, if it is present, right-click on it and select reset.
   Find the preference plugin.disable_full_page_plugin_for_types and, if it is present, right-click on it and select reset.
   Open the profile folder. (The profile folder is hidden by default in Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Linux; read this for help finding it).
   Note: In Firefox 3.6 and above you can open the profile folder from the Firefox menu, via "Help -> Troubleshooting Information".
   Completely close your Mozilla browser.
   Delete (or rename) the file mimeTypes.rdf. )
When I try downloading old songs from Mozilla/Chrome instead of asking for SAVE option, a new black screen appears and there the song is played. Previously I used to download without any issues. I tried resetting Mozilla configuration and also deleting mimeTypes.rdf file as mentioned in here. ( Type about:config into the address bar. Find the preference browser.download.pluginOverrideTypes and, if it is present, right-click on it and select reset. Find the preference plugin.disable_full_page_plugin_for_types and, if it is present, right-click on it and select reset. Open the profile folder. (The profile folder is hidden by default in Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Linux; read this for help finding it). Note: In Firefox 3.6 and above you can open the profile folder from the Firefox menu, via "Help -> Troubleshooting Information". Completely close your Mozilla browser. Delete (or rename) the file mimeTypes.rdf. )

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Hi tulip, I have changed the product because it seems that you are taking about the Firefox for Desktop Browser. If this is incorrect please post back with a correction.

I also understand that you are downloading songs, and instead of the save dialogue, you are being taken to a black page to play the song. Please see if this happens in Safe Mode, as well when you troubeshoot any default programs if you are using Windows. Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode

Please try this:

  1. Right click on the sound file/link
  2. Select, Save Audio as
  3. Select the file to download it in and click save.

Please also see this for more troubleshooting steps. What to do if you can't download or save files

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guigs
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Hi tulip, I have changed the product because it seems that you are taking about the Firefox for Desktop Browser. If this is incorrect please post back with a correction.

I also understand that you are downloading songs, and instead of the save dialogue, you are being taken to a black page to play the song. Please see if this happens in Safe Mode, as well when you troubeshoot any default programs if you are using Windows. Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode

Please try this:

  1. Right click on the sound file/link
  2. Select, Save Audio as
  3. Select the file to download it in and click save.

Please also see this for more troubleshooting steps. What to do if you can't download or save files