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How can i get my list of dowloads back

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I accidentally deleted my downloads. I would like them back, if possible.

I accidentally deleted my downloads. I would like them back, if possible.

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Hello, If you are looking to get the files back from your computer, please check if the files are present in the recycle bin.

If you have deleted the files permanently from your computer and you are trying to re-download the files, you can get access to the Firefox download manager by clicking Firefox -> Downloads. This will give the list of all the downloads you have made.

Once you have this list, you can download the respective files by right-clicking on the file and selecting 'Go to download page' and download the file again.

Hope this helps.

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Are you referring to the Downloads folder in the Downloads Manager or files on the hard drive?


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.

Make sure that you do not run Firefox in (permanent) Private Browsing mode (Never Remember History).

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history"
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"