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Why am I unable to download powerpoint files?

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I am having problems downloading powerpoint files. When I go to download the file, it saves it as a "application/octet-stream" which I am unable to do anything with. It only started after I upgraded to Firefox 5.0. I need to know how to fix this or I am going to have to (unfortunately) switch to another browser. I have been using firefox for years and have not had this problem until the new update. Please help.

I am having problems downloading powerpoint files. When I go to download the file, it saves it as a "application/octet-stream" which I am unable to do anything with. It only started after I upgraded to Firefox 5.0. I need to know how to fix this or I am going to have to (unfortunately) switch to another browser. I have been using firefox for years and have not had this problem until the new update. Please help.