I used the suggested about:config solution for a way to revert from this abysmal new download thing to the old page. the page pops up , but remains blank
as I tried to state in the sentence above, I vehemently hate the new download system and want to revert back to the old downloads page popup
I read a similar question and tried the about:config solution given by corel https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/955204#answer-422863
the old page pops up like it used to when I download something but remains blank so all the solution did was remove any means of monitoring download progress
how do I revert it correctly ?
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Did you check the download settings in Options > General?
- Firefox/Tools > Options > General : Downloads
yes I did I tried it both with ask me everytime and with direct to downloads
it still remains blank
You can check the browser.download.manager.retention pref(s) on the about:config page to see if it has the default value 2.
yes it is at value of 2
which is default as far as I am aware
The "toolkit" Download Manager (old dialog) does not seem to work for downloads in private browsing windows. Is that the problem?
apparently according to another thread about this , it is
I do not know for sure though
Well, are you testing either in
- a private window in a normal session
- a private window in a permanent private browsing session
right now I permanently use private
later tonight before I get ready for surgery , I will try in normal , although I will never use normal , just to see.
Good luck in your surgery!
thanks , I truly hate cancer