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cant change download location in firefox

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spitwiskers
spitwiskers

when i go into tools and want to change download location i can;t type anything in the field.i can get it to turn blue but can't type anything to change location

when i go into tools and want to change download location i can;t type anything in the field.i can get it to turn blue but can't type anything to change location

Chosen solution

Click the Browse button and browse to the folder you want to use.

Don't you see the Browse button I mentioned above?

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WestEnd
WestEnd

Screenshot of the error?

FredMcD
FredMcD

Are you using any download manager/programs?

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link}

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

cor-el
cor-el
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When you click "Save file to" in "Options/Preferences -> General" then you should see an enabled Browse button that allows to set the default download folder. If the Firefox window isn't wide enough then you may not see this button.

Can't you click this button?

spitwiskers
spitwiskers Question owner

Hi. I can't type in the field to change location

cor-el
cor-el
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Chosen Solution

Click the Browse button and browse to the folder you want to use.

Don't you see the Browse button I mentioned above?