Opening Files Automatically
Hi,
When I attempt to open files instead of saving them I get the dialog box with the check mark for "Do this automatically for files like this from now on." But it asks me this every single time for the same file types.
Do I have any recourse?
Thank you.
Soluzione scelta
Usually, this isn't an install issue, it's the way Firefox responds to a signal from the server.
In particular, if a site wants to force a file to be downloaded instead of displaying in a tab, it can set this header:
Content-Disposition: attachment
This causes Firefox to always show a Download dialog. One workaround is to use an add-on which overrides the disposition from attachment to inline. This could break some sites, so it's best to use one that you can turn on/off as needed.
If you want to try mine, here's how:
(A) Install from https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/content-type-fixer/
(B) Click its Zzzz button to wake it up
(C) Click the button again and in the Content-Disposition Override section, check the box for "Follow my settings (inline)"
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Change your Download Actions under Options > Applications
Locate your file type in the list and see what action it's defaulting to Click the drop-down box beside your file type Change to Use other... and select the application you want to always open with
Now that file type should always open in the desired application without prompting you
strafy said
Change your Download Actions under Options > Applications Locate your file type in the list and see what action it's defaulting to Click the drop-down box beside your file type Change to Use other... and select the application you want to always open with Now that file type should always open in the desired application without prompting you
I tried this and it does not work with some file types. Maybe a fresh reinstall?
Soluzione scelta
Usually, this isn't an install issue, it's the way Firefox responds to a signal from the server.
In particular, if a site wants to force a file to be downloaded instead of displaying in a tab, it can set this header:
Content-Disposition: attachment
This causes Firefox to always show a Download dialog. One workaround is to use an add-on which overrides the disposition from attachment to inline. This could break some sites, so it's best to use one that you can turn on/off as needed.
If you want to try mine, here's how:
(A) Install from https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/content-type-fixer/
(B) Click its Zzzz button to wake it up
(C) Click the button again and in the Content-Disposition Override section, check the box for "Follow my settings (inline)"
