How to stop Firefox 4.0 to auto download?

After the countdown end for Megaupload, Firefox automatically download the file. How can I stop this?

Mozilla simplified opening Firefox in the SafeMode, and got rid of the Program Files menu item for it.
As '''alan_r''' mentioned, you can open the Firefox 4.0 SafeMode by holding the '''Shft''' key when you use the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut.
Or you can use the Help menu item, '''Restart with Add-ons Disabled...''' while Firefox is running.
To exit the Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before using the Firefox shortcut ''(without the Shft key)'' to open it again.

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