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Application preferences don't stick

Firefox Settings
FredMcD replied 8 years ago
isaacis
isaacis

When I download PDFs, Firefox always asks what I want to do with them even though I check the "Do this automatically for these types of files" box. Why aren't my preferences sticking?

When I download PDFs, Firefox always asks what I want to do with them even though I check the "Do this automatically for these types of files" box. Why aren't my preferences sticking?

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FredMcD
FredMcD

Do you mean your choice disappears when Firefox restarts?

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.