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For help with download problems, see What to do if you can't download or save files. For help with embedded media on web pages, see Fix common audio and video issues.

For help changing the e-mail program that Firefox uses, see Change the program used to open email links. Table of Contents 1 Download actions 2 Changing download actions 3 Adding download actions 4 Resetting download actions for all content types. Note: Firefox will not be able to properly handle a file download if a misconfigured web server sends it with an incorrect Content type.

For example, Firefox may display the content as plain text instead of opening the file in an application or asking you what to do. You can contact the website in such cases or you can try a Firefox add-on such as Content-Type Fixer to work around the problem.

If you decide to use an add-on and you need help with it, you should visit the add-on site or contact the add-on developer directly for support. Multiple entries for the same file format or extension? Some file types can include more than one Internet Media type. Warning: Do not choose Firefox as a helper application to always open the file type, as this can cause a problem where Firefox repeatedly opens empty tabs or windows after you click on a link. Is Do this automatically for files like this from now on disabled?

The tool uses JavaScript to identify the files locally on your system. The previous two methods should pretty much work for everyone. Notice how the extension is. Arjun is a freelance writer based in India. After working as an equity research analyst, Arjun decided to do something that he has been passionate about — tech.

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