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prevent downloading the same file twice

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chris451
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It would be great if it would warn you that you have already downloaded a file, before adding (n) to the name for multiple versions.

It would be great if it would warn you that you have already downloaded a file, before adding (n) to the name for multiple versions.

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That happens if you let Firefox download and save the file automatically. If you select 'Always ask you where to save files' then Firefox will ask whether to replace the file.

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cor-el
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That happens if you let Firefox download and save the file automatically. If you select 'Always ask you where to save files' then Firefox will ask whether to replace the file.