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when a download completes Firefox creates multiple tabs so they are rushing across the screen out of control

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Iain Slater
Iain Slater

when a download completes Firefox creates multiple tabs so they are rushing across the screen out of control

The doiwnload doesnt end up in downloads either

What can I do?

when a download completes Firefox creates multiple tabs so they are rushing across the screen out of control The doiwnload doesnt end up in downloads either What can I do?

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Make sure you are Saving the file and not Viewing it.

Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web Link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for a download manager.

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FredMcD
FredMcD

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Make sure you are Saving the file and not Viewing it.

Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web Link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for a download manager.

cor-el
cor-el
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You get tabs opening endlessly if you select Firefox as the application to handle a file when you get an "Open with" dialog.

You will have to remove this action.

Iain Slater
Iain Slater Question owner

Thank you both.

FredMcD
FredMcD

Glad to help. Safe Surfing.