Clicking on a link of a YouTube page dosn't download the video

1. '''Environment'''
PC with MS Windows XP SP3 Operating system
I use Firefox version 3.6.13
I have added the extensions:
- AutoCompletePro 1.11
- Browsing Protection 1.10
- DownloadHelper 4.8.2
- ConvertHelper 2.2
- DownThemAll 2.0
- FireUploader 0.4.5
- IDM CC 7.2.2
- Java Console 6.0.21
- Java Quick Starter 1.0
- Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant 1.2.1
- RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin 1.1.5
- WOT 20100908
2. '''The Problem'''
When i make a right-click on a link of a YouTube page and from the
flying menu i select "Download Videos from YouTube link(s)" the
DownloadHelper dosn't download anything.

I have not heard of this one before... If it's due to change in My Yahoo, we'll probably accumulate more posts about it.
Meanwhile...
When you have a problem with one particular site, a good "first thing to try" is clearing your Firefox cache and deleting your saved cookies for the site.
(1) Bypass Firefox's Cache
Use Ctrl+Shift+r to reload the page fresh from the server.
Alternately, you also can clear Firefox's cache completely using:
"3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Options > Advanced
On the Network mini-tab > Cached Web Content : "Clear Now"
If you have a large hard drive, this might take a few minutes.
(2) Remove the site's cookies (save any pending work first). While viewing a page on the site, try either:
* right-click and choose View Page Info > Security > "View Cookies"
* Alt+t (open the classic Tools menu) > Page Info > Security > "View Cookies"
In the dialog that opens, you can remove the site's cookies individually.
Then try reloading the page. Does that help?
In case one of your extensions is involved, could you test the page in Firefox's Safe Mode? That's a standard diagnostic tool to deactivate extensions and some advanced features of Firefox. More info: [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode]].
You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using either:
* "3-bar" menu button > "?" button > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
* Help menu > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
Not all add-ons are disabled: Flash and other plugins still run
After Firefox shuts down, a small dialog should appear. Click "Start in Safe Mode" (''not'' Reset).
Any difference?

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