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    Downloads clearing...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by eL_eRiC, Feb 19, 2009.

  1. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    Probably an easy fix, does anyone know how to make it sounds my downloads don't clear from the downloads box on firefox? I think I changed a setting and I can't figure out what I did. The downloads aren't deleting but it takes me so long to find them because I usually don't remember the name of the downloaded file.
     
    eL_eRiC, Feb 19, 2009
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  2. qhn

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    Download list is filling up as it goes. Did you mean to want to clear the list?

    Tried Tools->Downloads, then hit the "clear list" at the bottom right of the dialog?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Feb 20, 2009
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  3. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    No they automatically delete and I want it to stop. :(
     
    eL_eRiC, Feb 20, 2009
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    im not sure, but firefox removes them by default when completed.

    installed DownloadStatusbar addon.
    and enable "remember what i downloaded" in pref>history.

    http://downloadstatusbar.mozdev.org/

    btw, you should use this addon anyways. it is a GREAT addition
    to firefox.
     
    gary_hendricks, Feb 20, 2009
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  5. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

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    To keep the download history in the box:

    Tools >> Options >> Privacy >> Check "Remember what I've downloaded"

    If the box doesn't show up at all:

    Tools >> Check "Show the Downloads window when downloading a file"

    If the download history is in the box only until, but not after, restarting Firefox:

    Tools >> Options >> Privacy >> Uncheck "Always clear my private data when I close Firefox" *Click "Settings..." to customize if you want some things to be cleared, but not your download history
     
    Gregory, Feb 20, 2009
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