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33.2. FIREFOX: files are downloaded instead of displayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If PDF files are downloaded instead of displayed, try these solutions

 

Reset download actions

    1. Open your profile folder:

      At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button, go over to the Help menu and select Troubleshooting Information. The Troubleshooting Information tab will open.

    2. Under the Application Basics section, click on Show Folder. A window with your profile files will open.
Note: If you are unable to open or use Fire​fox, follow the instructions in Finding your profile without opening Firefox.

 

  1. At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button/File and then select Exit
  2. Delete the mimetypes.rdf file. 

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