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LKLK (0)
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I also use IDM and it can cause problems.
On some sites, when I click on a link to see a pdf file or new page, instead of allowing the pdf to appear or the new page to appear, it tries to download the file.
I don't want to download the file, but to view it online.
But I have no choice: so I download the file, then have to search where the file is on my PC.
IDM can be useful.
It can also be a pain.
LOL.
How do you disable IDM?
The only sign I see of IDM is a tiny strip that says "Download This Video" sometimes.
I don't control that strip. It appears randomly, I think.
Would like to control when it appears.
Would also like to be able to disable the program, when I want.
Are you able to control the IDM program very well?
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08-09-21 11:00am
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Wraith0711 (0)
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REPLY TO #1 - LKLK :
I use chrome and at the top right there is a puzzle piece that you click that says manage extensions. You can turn it off/on from there.
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08-09-21 11:17am
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LKLK (0)
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REPLY TO #2 - Wraith0711 :
Thanks.
Helpful.
Sort of the same path for Firefox.
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08-09-21 12:53pm
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Tom D Admin
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REPLY TO #2 - Wraith0711 :
Oops, Wraith0711, I checked in my own browsers before I realized that you had already come to the rescue. Anyway, I figure I might as well clarify a couple more details for anyone else who happens to see this exchange:
As LKLK explained, the process in Firefox is similar to Chrome, You can turn IDM off and on by first accessing Add-ons and Themes in the burger menu at the top right. And then selecting Extensions.
And, in case, anyone out there is using Edge. Again, you go to the top right
"..." menu and then select Extensions beside the icon that looks like a puzzle piece.
But I am glad you were so quick at already helping each other out!
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08-10-21 02:18pm
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blaine (0)
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I've been able to use IDM at Team Skeet site.
-Go into options and select, Customize keys to prevent or force downloading with IDM
-Make sure the first two options are checked and "ins" is the selected key
-When you go to download a file press the insert key on your keyboard before pressing the download link of the file you want.
-this should allow the download to work everytime, by cancelling your browser's request to download the file. In Firefox the browser makes a request to download the file befor IDM engages. The site doesn't like multiple requests for the same file.
-This issue is covered at the IDM site, https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/...ew_faq/sites2_2.html
This seems to fix issues downloading any file for the Team Skeet site.
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08-14-21 03:59pm
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