When downloading files, Firefox insists on downloading to my download folder, instead of giving me the choice.

This is a change. I always used to specify the location for the file.

Go to '''TOOLS''' then '''OPTIONS''' window then '''GENERAL''' panel then '''DOWNLOADS''' session and '''unckeck''' Save files to and '''check Always ask me where to save files''', then click '''OK''' to save it, exit firefox and restart it.
see for more info: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Options%20window%20-%20General%20panel#w_downloads OPTIONS window - GENERAL panel - DOWNLOADS]
thank you
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