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Whenever I try to download something, the download instantly fails

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Anything I try and download instantly fails. I have no add-ons, tried resetting Firefox, and even disabled my AV. Other browsers can still download files, but Firefox is unable to. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Anything I try and download instantly fails. I have no add-ons, tried resetting Firefox, and even disabled my AV. Other browsers can still download files, but Firefox is unable to. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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philipp said

hi, is your device/account somehow protected by windows parental controls?

the problem you're seeing is likely https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1586228 which is currently under investigation...

Also see; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/unable-download-files-windows-10-parental-controls

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philipp said

hi, is your device/account somehow protected by windows parental controls?

the problem you're seeing is likely https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1586228 which is currently under investigation...

Also see; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/unable-download-files-windows-10-parental-controls

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Had a look at my Microsoft parental controls and didn't even know it was on. Turning off the restrictions and rebooting the PC fixed the problem, thank you!

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Glad to help. Safe Surfing.