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My files(images&setup files) that are downloaded with Firefox 15.0.1, have a 'sharing' icon with them!This happens only with Firefox!

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When i download files with Firefox,the files that have been downloaded have a 'sharing' icon with them. When you look in the properties of the files, all of them(Downloaded with Firefox) are by default 'Shared with users'. This happens only with Firefox and no other browsers. At first i thought it was because of a malware but i scanned my PC with several antivirus and antimalware and no malwares were found. I use a home PC with Windows Vista 32-bit.

When i download files with Firefox,the files that have been downloaded have a 'sharing' icon with them. When you look in the properties of the files, all of them(Downloaded with Firefox) are by default 'Shared with users'. This happens only with Firefox and no other browsers. At first i thought it was because of a malware but i scanned my PC with several antivirus and antimalware and no malwares were found. I use a home PC with Windows Vista 32-bit.

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Reference the following article regarding the issue you are having, if your issue still persists reply back & further steps can be explored.

See: Advanced panel - Accessibility, browsing, network, updates, and other advanced settings in Firefox

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Are you using any sort of "downloader" add-on with Firefox? Or an external download program?

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Thnx for the support, but none of these tips work.I've also reinstalled Firefox three times and it still the same.Thank you.

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(Screenshot) Here is how all downloaded files look like!Its the same for setup files and images.

Modified by icespacefire

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No, i don't use any downloader, whether as an add-on or an external program.