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stop Firefox from downloading files, instead of download manager.

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oldguy81
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I have installed a Download Manger program. However, when I attempt to download files, or programs, Firefox takes over and downloads them, negating the download manager. TNX

I have installed a Download Manger program. However, when I attempt to download files, or programs, Firefox takes over and downloads them, negating the download manager. TNX

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the-edmeister
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Take a look at Flashgot, which integrates many external download managers with Firefox.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/flashgot/
http://flashgot.net/

oldguy81
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TNX All OK.

Modified by oldguy81