Why did my file download change?

However, downloading a PDF is still possible. By default, Google Chrome opens a PDF file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder. To have PDF files open in the browser again, repeat these steps and select the Preview in Firefox option or Use other option to choose another program. By default, Opera opens a PDF file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder. I did that and it asked me "How do you want to open this file?

I assume NOT!! Can you attach a screenshot that shows the folder content in Details mode View menu , so we can check the file name and file extension? It is possible that security software anti-virus, firewall is causing the problem. Try to disable security software temporarily to see if that makes a difference. Try to rename or remove the mimeTypes.

On Windows 7, the default application is called Preview. I don't know the best choice for Windows 8. Search Support Search. Home Support Forums Firefox Why does my download come out as a Learn More.

Thanks so much for all the help, You guys are great!!! FredMcD Top 10 Contributor. Do the downloaded files have the correct extensions? So embarrassing- I don't know what that means- extensions??? Alper Berber. File extensions are some strings that defines file's type. By the way, in my dowload file, they do all have an extension: most are jpg, and pdf Thanks for checking that. Well, stuff happens!! Does Windows 8. The cause of the issue is an incorrect file association in the registry which appeared after the Windows 10 Creators update.

This can be a hassle for those of us using programs that will not accept that format! What is a JFIF file anyway? The fix is to edit the registry of Windows 10 and change the image association type. Basically, we are changing the following entry in the Windows reg file. To make this even easier, just download my jpgNOTjfif. Now when you try to download a file and it has a jfif extension, it will download as a jpg instead. How do I download the file? Windows Registry Editor Version 5.

It should download automatically. If it is not, this is due to your browser, perhaps try a different one. Worked great on second browser I tried google Chrome had trouble and Firefox worked fine , you saved me a ton of trouble!

Thank You!! Thank you so much. This worked perfectly. I was able to right-click and save to the desktop and run it from there. The whole process took about 15 seconds and the change took effect immediately.

I appreciate you sharing this solution. I used regedit to directly make the change. Solved the problem. I was always afraid, I might damage the registry. Knowing exactly what to change makes it simple and safe. You are a star. From a grateful septuagenarian going mad with this latest lunacy from Windows.