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how do i save my downloads to firefox

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when try to go back to retrieve a downloaded file my history only gives me history of that day or the day before can i retrieve older downloaded files ?

when try to go back to retrieve a downloaded file my history only gives me history of that day or the day before can i retrieve older downloaded files ?

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Tools\Option\General\Save Files To

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In case you are using "Clear history when Firefox closes":


Firefox manages downloads in the Downloads folder in the Library (History > Show All History)

  • Downloads are treated as history items: clearing history removes included download items and vice verse.
  • When downloads are in progress you see an animated download button on the Navigation Toolbar showing an estimate of the remaining time
  • The Download button gets a green highlight once all download are finished to make you aware that new downloads are available.
  • Pause and Resume can be found in the right-click context menu of an item.

You can display the new Download Manager in a tab by opening the about:downloads page and consider to open this page in a separate window.