Comments on: How To Configure FireFox To Open Different Types Of Files http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html Computer - Internet - Technology Tips And Tutorials Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:05:15 +0000 hourly 1 By: Christer Johansson http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-78415 Christer Johansson Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:54:30 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-78415 How to fix this now when MIME Edit add-on no longer is available? Anyone knows? I don't want to change to IE (where it jsut works).... How to fix this now when MIME Edit add-on no longer is available?
Anyone knows?
I don't want to change to IE (where it jsut works)….

]]> By: Johnny http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-68122 Johnny Sat, 14 May 2011 05:00:56 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-68122 how to fix my computer if every program is opening with any program in the "open with" how to fix my computer if every program is opening with any program in the "open with"

]]> By: Paul http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-12433 Paul Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:30:53 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-12433 I recently installed Firefox 2.0.0.14 on my OSX10.3. I had Acrobat Reader 5.0 at the time of the install so when I downloaded any PDF, Firefox opened the PDF in Reader 5.0. But then I upgraded to Reader 7.1.0 PDFs were still being opened in Reader 5.0 and I was unable to choose Reader 7.1.0 in the Firefox "Opening..." dialog box. My only choice was Reader 5.0 and there was no "Choose..." button available to press (as 'new mac user too' said above, but he was correct for downloading a Word document for the first time; so for some reason things are different for Reader). Anyway, I solved my problem by downloading the MIME Edit add-on. After installing the add-on, goto Tools->Mime edit... Select Edit tab and choose New Type. Type "application/pdf" in the MIME type field and "pdf" in the Extension field (not ".pdf"). Then select the "Open it with:" Choose button and find your PDF viewer (i.e. Acrobat 7.1.0). Now when I click PDF links, it launches Reader 7.1.0. Good luck with your troubleshooting. I recently installed Firefox 2.0.0.14 on my OSX10.3. I had Acrobat Reader 5.0 at the time of the install so when I downloaded any PDF, Firefox opened the PDF in Reader 5.0. But then I upgraded to Reader 7.1.0 PDFs were still being opened in Reader 5.0 and I was unable to choose Reader 7.1.0 in the Firefox "Opening…" dialog box. My only choice was Reader 5.0 and there was no "Choose…" button available to press (as 'new mac user too' said above, but he was correct for downloading a Word document for the first time; so for some reason things are different for Reader). Anyway, I solved my problem by downloading the MIME Edit add-on. After installing the add-on, goto Tools->Mime edit… Select Edit tab and choose New Type. Type "application/pdf" in the MIME type field and "pdf" in the Extension field (not ".pdf"). Then select the "Open it with:" Choose button and find your PDF viewer (i.e. Acrobat 7.1.0). Now when I click PDF links, it launches Reader 7.1.0. Good luck with your troubleshooting.

]]> By: new mac user too http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-12101 new mac user too Thu, 29 May 2008 21:59:30 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-12101 Mac OSX users - To add a new file type to the manage list do this. Download a .doc file from the web (or what ever file type you want to add to the list), and when the download dialog box opens, choose the "open with" choice and choose the application you want to use to open this type of file (e.g. Pages, MS Word), and then check the "do this from now on" check box at the bottom. After downloading the .doc file, go back the the manage file types choice, and the the .doc file type (or what ever you downloaded) is now added to the manage file types list. Mac OSX users – To add a new file type to the manage list do this. Download a .doc file from the web (or what ever file type you want to add to the list), and when the download dialog box opens, choose the "open with" choice and choose the application you want to use to open this type of file (e.g. Pages, MS Word), and then check the "do this from now on" check box at the bottom. After downloading the .doc file, go back the the manage file types choice, and the the .doc file type (or what ever you downloaded) is now added to the manage file types list.

]]> By: Steven http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-12052 Steven Wed, 28 May 2008 03:17:11 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-12052 Select Tools at the top, then MIME Edit... It doesn't actually change the dialog box under preferences Select Tools at the top, then MIME Edit…

It doesn't actually change the dialog box under preferences

]]> By: Diane http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-9482 Diane Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:00:17 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-9482 <p>How does this addon work? I've installed the mime Edit, but don't see any change to the dialog box, and can't find a read me or set of directions. OS X 10.4.9, Firefox 2.0.0.12</p> How does this addon work? I've installed the mime Edit, but don't see any change to the dialog box, and can't find a read me or set of directions. OS X 10.4.9, Firefox 2.0.0.12

]]> By: Watching The Net http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-8710 Watching The Net Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:50:44 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-8710 @Mike Anson Great Firefox add-on tip...thanks! @Mike Anson

Great Firefox add-on tip…thanks!

]]> By: Mike Anson http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-8695 Mike Anson Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:33:17 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-8695 The MIME Edit add on solves this problem - you can add as many file types as you'd like. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4498 The MIME Edit add on solves this problem – you can add as many file types as you'd like.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/4498

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-7152 Suzanne Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:20:51 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-7152 I am also having this issue, but on a PC, not a Mac. How do you add file types? If it helps, this was working fine on Firefox 2.x, but when I updated to Adobe CS3, my reader was not working, so I chose to have the files opened directly into Acrobat instead. Now, everything is installed fine, but I no longer have a pdf entry in the file types. Thanks for your help! ;-) Suzanne I am also having this issue, but on a PC, not a Mac. How do you add file types?

If it helps, this was working fine on Firefox 2.x, but when I updated to Adobe CS3, my reader was not working, so I chose to have the files opened directly into Acrobat instead. Now, everything is installed fine, but I no longer have a pdf entry in the file types.

Thanks for your help! ;-)

Suzanne

]]> By: Mellopuffy http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-1949 Mellopuffy Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:44:13 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-1949 I'm having the same problem. I have recently replaced my hard drive and have OS 10.3.9 with Firefox 2.0.6. When I open up 'Manage' i have only two file types to choose from, both for downloading video files. I can't even get it to recognise .pdf as an extension or file type when I type it in the search field! I've tried some workarounds that others have suggested (and MozillaZine seems to think that if I have actually downloaded a .pdf file previously using Firefox it will automatically turn up in the 'Manage' field) It doesn't. Someone out there must be able to help! I'm having the same problem. I have recently replaced my hard drive and have OS 10.3.9 with Firefox 2.0.6. When I open up 'Manage' i have only two file types to choose from, both for downloading video files. I can't even get it to recognise .pdf as an extension or file type when I type it in the search field! I've tried some workarounds that others have suggested (and MozillaZine seems to think that if I have actually downloaded a .pdf file previously using Firefox it will automatically turn up in the 'Manage' field) It doesn't. Someone out there must be able to help!

]]> By: Watching The Net http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-1710 Watching The Net Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:35:18 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-1710 @Tucker Unfortunately I do not have a Mac and cannot test. I will continue to research and post if I find a solution. If a reader who uses a Mac can assist, please do so. @Tucker

Unfortunately I do not have a Mac and cannot test. I will continue to research and post if I find a solution. If a reader who uses a Mac can assist, please do so.

]]> By: Tucker http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-1693 Tucker Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:24:18 +0000 http://www.watchingthenet.com/how-to-configure-firefox-to-open-different-types-of-files.html#comment-1693 Running Mac OS 10.3.9 and Firefox 2.0.0.5 In Prefs, when I hit Manage to change how Firefox manages different file types, a total of only 4 file types appear. How can I add to the list of file types? Can't find the mechanism for this. Thanks. Running Mac OS 10.3.9 and Firefox 2.0.0.5

In Prefs, when I hit Manage to change how Firefox manages different file types, a total of only 4 file types appear. How can I add to the list of file types? Can't find the mechanism for this. Thanks.

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