12-30-2015, 10:22 AM
(12-29-2015, 10:51 PM)LinuxNoob link Wrote: After downloading a file I go to the downloaded drop-down list ...What exactly do you mean by this? Are you opening your Downloads folder in your home with the file manager, or are you referring to some kind of list you see in Firefox? Can you provide a screenshot of what of the problem? Hit <PrtScn> key, or go to Menu -> Accessories -> Screenshot. Follow directions under "Inserting Images" on this post to attach screenshot to your next forum post.
(12-29-2015, 10:51 PM)LinuxNoob link Wrote: ... and if I try to execute the file ...What type of file are you downloading? A file with an ".exe" at the end of it? If so, that is a file type meant for Windows and does not work on Linux.
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