Downloaded files instantly disappear on completion

When I download files (regardless of type: pdf, jpg, exe, etc.) the download shows progress, the arrow turns green and indicates that the file completed, but there is no file. If I pick desktop as the location, it will show up there briefly, and then instantly disappear upon completion. Changing my download location (for example, download folder) has no effect. "Open containing folder" produces no action. Trying to open the file produces no action. Searching for the file by name gives no result, the file doesn't exist. (Kaspersky Internet Security 2014. OS = WinXP.)
Thanks.

Could you try this?
# In the [[Location bar autocomplete|Location bar]], type '''about:config''' and press '''Enter'''. The about:config "''This might void your warranty!''" warning page may appear.
# Click '''I'll be careful, I promise!''', to continue to the about:config page. A list of settings should appear
# Filter the list by typing in the search bar at the top. Type in ''scanWhenDone''. '''You should now find the "browser.download.scanWhenDone" preference'''.
#Double-click on that preference to set the value to ''false''.
#Next, try to download something and see if it still hangs.
Please reply and tell us whether this helped you!
If it doesn't work, reenable the pref that was disabled.

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