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Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

Save as/download to desktop fails the first time

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noel_envode
noel_envode
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More often than not, when I try to use the browser download manager to do a "Save as" to the desktop, It fails the first time, and I have to repeat the action.

It can be a right click on a link "Save As", or by using my "Save Page WE" addon.

I don't know it is the browser or windows causing it, but I don't have the same problem when using Free Download Manager, Eagleget or any other third party download manager.

More often than not, when I try to use the browser download manager to do a "Save as" to the desktop, It fails the first time, and I have to repeat the action. It can be a right click on a link "Save As", or by using my "Save Page WE" addon. I don't know it is the browser or windows causing it, but I don't have the same problem when using Free Download Manager, Eagleget or any other third party download manager.

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WestEnd
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So what is the site so others can test the problem your describing?

cor-el
cor-el
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It is possible that security software (anti-virus, firewall) is causing the problem. Try to disable security software temporarily to see if that makes a difference.

noel_envode
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I have windows defender, nothing more.

I never considered a site was responsible, but maybe. It doesn't happen every time, and it happens on different sites, That's what makes it odd.

The next time it happens, I will report which site.

Is this experienced by anyone else?

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noel_envode
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Here's a typical example of what I'm talking about

Cookie Manager

The problem happens when I try to download the addon with the "save as" option.

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WestEnd
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That site is a Browser install not a "Save As" site. Addon site like the one posted are not "Save As" site.

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noel_envode
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WestEnd said

That site is a Browser install not a "Save As" site

Respectfully, I think you are confusing "saving" with "installing".

I'm trying to right click on the "Add to Firefox" button in order to save the .xpi file to the desktop.

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