Downloading Files & embedded pictures etc w/Firefox

[macx]

Have found over time that when I try to save something I find on the internet to my computer, that it doesn't actually save the document/file/picture, whatever, but rather seems to make a link to it so when I try to open it it has to reconnect to the internet to actually open the file. In other words,
it doesn't seem to actually save the file to my computer

Current version of Firefox, has actually behaved the same with
whatever version ever since I switched to FF a couple yrs ago.

Sometimes I can open everything in the file but frequently embedded thumbnails/pictures etc won't open.

I also have tried to attach downloaded files to email and they often
can't be opened by the recipient.

And have tried to burn them to a CD which doesn't work, either.
Still has to go thru connecting to the internet to open the file,
and again embedded thumbnails/pics etc won't open at all.

Have tried selecting all, copying, pasting to i.e. Word, but that
doesn't work either, the format often is all askew.

I'm trying to somehow give a large group of files that I've saved
over a period of time to a friend of mine to share some info on a
variety of subjects - lots of it is data but there also frequently
are embedded pictures etc.

Sure would appreciate some help on how to actually download and
save files off the internet as opposed to whatever you'd call what
seems to be doing it by just saving a link. They're always called
"Firefox File" - ??

Thanks so much!

 

[Po`Girl]

When I want to download a file with Firefox,I right click on the link,

and select "Save to download folder" or "Save target as"

If it`s an image/picture, then you select "Save image"

 

[macx]

That's what I've been doing to save files,
just tried it again, and when you log off the
internet and then open the file, it opens it
by connecting to the internet, not by opening
something that's actually been saved on the
computer. So if you try to attach it to an
email or send it to someone that doesn't
use FF, it won't open.

Take a look at your file extensions that you've
saved and see if they aren't called "Firefox File".

I can save plain images, but if I try to save a
document that has images etc embedded in it,
and reopen the document then sometimes it
can't open the images, just the text etc.

 

[eroz]

Try an add-on. I forgot what the name of it is.......I think it might be Video DownloadHelper.

 

[macx]

I've got that - AFAIK it's just for video.

 

[Po`Girl]

Try starting Firefox in Firefox Safe Mode

It`s in the programs menu,from your Start button.

That resets everything,temporarily,to it`s original state.

If you can save things properly in that mode,

then either one of your extensions or user preferences,

is causing the problem.

If the problem persists in that mode, then you must be doing

something wrong.

 

[DreamWorks]

Hmm

If i understand correctly...your firefox saves only the link to the content you want to save. For example if you want to save a webpage with pictures in it..or (as you see) just save the page with the option complete from the dropdown menu. Go offline and you'll see it works very well. Also check your activeX settings..maybe some sites use those controls and u have to play with them a while. Good luck.

 

[DelJo63]

from the File menu->Save Page As opens a dialog to:

save the Web Page, Complete (add .html to your file name)
save the page only (no graphics; add .html to your file name)
save the Web page as a text file (add .txt)​

the beauty of save Complete is that the graphics ARE saved to the HD
in a directory similarly named as the saved-file-name.html
No online access is necessary but, the links are active and will take you to
the proper online page if clicked

to save just one graphic; right-click on that image, save image as ...

 

[smee56]

May i suggest the UNPLUG plugin..is can save all embedded media and also if downloading a mass amount of pics use batch download

 

[macx]

Thank you very much!

Haven't tried either of the last 2 methods yet,
but sounds like they should work.

Another one of those things that could be made
simpler / more intuitive for non-IT types like myself!

 

[smee56]

i just hope what ive given you works

 

[macx]

Well, best suggestion I've heard yet, and if it doesn't

I'll be back!:wave: