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FIrefox 5.0.1 open a .zip file but the file extension is missing so it cannot regonize that file. NO Winzip applcaiton can be find on the applcation panel!

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  • Igcine ukuphendulwa ngu John99

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When open a hyper link to a xxx.zip file to downlod it, Firefox open it without the .zip extension, fail to recgonize its type. From the application panel, no Winzip application can be found.

When open a hyper link to a xxx.zip file to downlod it, Firefox open it without the .zip extension, fail to recgonize its type. From the application panel, no Winzip application can be found.

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First of all update to a current and supported Firefox 20. Then post back if you still have problems.

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We can only use 5.0.1 to fit our application..

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Any other advice?

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My suggestion is to right-click the hyperlink and use Save Link As... and save the ZIP file. Then open that ZIP file with WinZip (or other program).

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It would be interesting to know what the application is that only works with Firefox 5.

I am wondering whether either there is an alternative with similar functionality or whether it may be possible to force the application to run with a current & secure Release of Firefox.

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Running Firefox 5 is leaving you horrible unstable and insecure, I agree with John99, what is it that doesn't allow you to update? Most programs, if they work with Firefox 5, will work with Firefox 20

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If the file extension is missing or there is a wrong file extension then you need to add the correct file extension yourself and rename already downloaded files.

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Remember Windows may show, all, none, or only some known file extensions, depending on your settings.