Tech: Firefox helper apps: where's the choice?

Subject: Tech: Firefox helper apps: where's the choice?
From: Paul Burke
Date: 22 Dec 06 - 05:46 AM

When a file type is associated with a helper application, such as PDFs with Acrobat Reader, I used to get a choice when download started: to open with the app or to save to disk. Now it always opens with the app. I've searched the settings for the helper apps, but there doesn't seem to be any relevant control there. Any idea where it's gone, anyone?

Subject: RE: Tech: Firefox helper apps: where's the choice?
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 22 Dec 06 - 06:09 AM

Paul, in Firefox browser, go to Tools >> Options >> Downloads. I think if you then opt for "Ask me every time" in the firwst panel of the dialogue box, you will get where you want to be. You may wantto have a look at the third panel too.

Subject: RE: Tech: Firefox helper apps: where's the choice?
From: Paul Burke
Date: 22 Dec 06 - 06:51 AM

Thanks Peter, but that's the trouble- in FF2, there's no such option! Only "ask me WHERE to save".

Subject: RE: Tech: Firefox helper apps: where's the choice?
From: Peter K (Fionn)
Date: 22 Dec 06 - 08:04 AM

Ah, that's progress I suppose

Subject: RE: Tech: Firefox helper apps: where's the choice?
From: nutty
Date: 22 Dec 06 - 09:59 AM

You possibly need to follow Peter's link above and then click on 'View and Edit actions' as suggested.

Subject: RE: Tech: Firefox helper apps: where's the choice?
From: Paul Burke
Date: 22 Dec 06 - 10:12 AM

Now I've found out how to do it. Follow 'manage ' then REMOVE the action for the file type. It then comes up with the choice box, either save or use Acrobat.

Thanks.

Subject: RE: Tech: Firefox helper apps: where's the choice?
From: Bill D
Date: 22 Dec 06 - 10:14 AM

they've hidden it a bit...

tools->options->content->...then 'file type' and 'manage how Firefox handles certain types of files'