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Firefox always asks me where to save a file. I set it that way and I want it that way.
However, it pops up an additional unnecessary dialog box asking me that to do with the file: 'You have chosen to open xyx.exe file' which is a binary file. Would you like to save this file?. The choices are 'Save' and 'Cancel'.
Only after showing this dialog box the browser allows me to enter WHERE to save the file.
How do I get rid of the first dialog and jump directly to the second one (where to save)?
Try xdotool or IronAHK. I haven't used either of them, but they're basically tools for simulating mouse and keyboard events, which sounds like one way of solving your problem.
Edit: See the comments for the exact answer.
Now, whenever you hit a file that is on this list and set as Save File, it will just download in the background. When it's done it will show a little pop-up in the lower right corner that the thing has completed its train ride to your computer.
If you come across a file type that was not in the Applications list section previously, you will still be prompted.
In which case you should:
For future files of the same type, go back to the first set of instructions and make sure it's set.
And if you don't want to see that dialog window pop up showing the progress of file downloads:
No need to download or slap on any extensions.
Best Answer
There is a checkbox for "Do this automatically for files like this from now on." Selecting that checkbox will cause it to always go straight to saving the file.