Why is my download window blank?

When ever I do a download, the small window appears with no information. Displaying downloads from tools also gives a blank screen. The downloads are in their file folder. I am using the Walnut ad-on.

Yes, this is serious bug in Firefox 4.o. Better switch back to Firefox 3.6 till such time it is fixed. I too tried and failed to fix this by all possible methods or suggestions. No need to try anymore unless a fix is specifically announced.

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Why does my download window remain blank whenever i download a page?

i cannot find my downloads, since the download window remains blank whenever i click "download" on any web page.

Have you tried the suggestions in this article? [[What to do if you can't download or save files]].
Also, although it's not a complete replacement, I usually print those kinds of pages to PDF.

Firefox download window blank after macosx upgrade

Hi,
things worked fine on MacBook, macosx 10.4 and Mozilla 3.6
Since I upgraded to macos x 10.6, the Firefox download window still popped up but went blank after a fraction of a second.
Now upgraded to Mozilla 4.0 and the download window is now always blank.
Had a try with Safari, which works fine.
Went through all the instructions in
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Downloads%20window%20is%20blank
and problem is still there.

That worked. Thanks very much.

Downloads window blank and nothing downloading -- only for PDFs?

FF 25, Mac Mountain Lion.
In the last week, PDFs have stopped downloading and Downloads window is blank. Have tried Safe Mode and clearing cache, as well as selectively disabling DownloadHelper add-on. Nothing has worked. Acrobat plug-in is not used, I've always had the PDFs opening in Acrobat itself.
It appears to only affect PDFs.
I have not reset FF because that's so invasive and labor-intensive. Any other solution before i resort to that (or switch to Chrome)?

In order to change the default reader for PDF files (to not open PDF files with Firefox's internal PDF reader), follow these steps:
#Go to ''Tools'' > ''Options'' (or ''Firefox'' > ''Options'').
#In the Options window, select the ''Applications'' tab.
#In the ''Search'' field, type ''PDF''. You should find ''Portable Document Format (PDF)''.
#On the right handside you should find an ''Action'' column. Use that to select your favorite PDF reader. In order to view PDF files in Firefox, choose ''Preview in Firefox''.
Did this fix your problems? Please report back soon.

Why do multiple Download windows pop up when I download a PDF or other file?

Everytime I try to download a file (PDF, JPG, DOC) that was attached to an email (I am using Outlook WebMail) the document will download fine HOWEVER eight (8!!!) or more Download windows pop up as if I tried to download that file eight (or more) times.
So then I have to "X" out of each window after downloading one file. It is the same file listed on each popup window.
Since this is a new problem I tried shutting down the computer and restart but not successful.
Firefox 26.0
Any help...PLEASE!?!?!?

THANKS Waka_Flocka_Flame!!!
(I pressed the "Problem Solved" button however it did not give me a chance to type anything so I found the thread and pressed "Reply")
Anyhoo...I went to Safe Mode and Firefox worked great. Went back to regular mode and again multiple Download windows when trying to download a file.
I then did as you suggested and poked around in the Add Ons and there was something called Download Manager Tweak that was upgraded last week and that was when the problems started. I got rid of it and my Downloads are working great.
THANKS AGAIN!!!

Why is my document window blank after opening a file in Photoshop CS5?

can someone please help me?
<< unnecessarily childish example of a blank document window removed >>

I don't find your cartoonish expletive language amusing, but I'll help you with your problem.
You need to visit the web page of the maker of your video card and download/install the latest display driver for your hardware / OS.
If you're unwilling or unable to do this, you can deconfigure OpenGL Drawing temporarily in your Edit - Preferences - Performance dialog (remembering to restart Photoshop after). These are the features you'll lose without OpenGL: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/405/kb405745.html
-Noel

Why is my BROWSE Window blank?

Hi,
I've been using Homesite for a few months now, and just
recently my Browse window no longer displays anything. I can't find
anything in the options or setting menus to get it back.
The Edit window seems to work fine, but the Browse window is
completely blank. No error messages, just blank.
Help please.
Julie D

Well this has not been effective. <G>
We have three people with the same problem and not an expert
in site.
I couldn't stand it anymore and finally just removed and
reloaded the entire program. Mine now shows the web site in the
Browse Tab.
If someone does read this later and have a better solution,
I'd love to hear it because I must have accidentally reset
something. Initially I could use the Browse tab, then all of a
sudden could not. I'd hate to have it happen again.
Codemonkey, I can see my Help files, but you have to make
sure you've actually selected a specific file to have the Help Tag
display anything. You'd think that you'd see the menu, but nothing
actually shows up until you select a specific topic.
Good luck everyone.
Julie D

Why is my download screen blank

On all my other firefox computers I get a list of docs I have just downloaded but not on this computer. How do I fix?

What if you try the Library dialog? Is the new download listed there?
If you have an enormously long download history list, Firefox sometimes runs into problems displaying it.
Conversely, if you have Firefox set not to remember history, then I think it will immediately forget all of your downloads... you could check that here:
orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Options > Privacy
If you have "Never remember history" or if you have "Use custom settings for history" and unchecked the item for download history, you might want to adjust that.
If your options are set to remember downloads, the database that stores the downloads might be corrupted. But please check the other things first.

After i download web page, the downloads window in firefox 3.6.9 is blank

why is the downloads window in firefox 3.6.9 blank after i download a file or web page? all of my downloads are directed to the "downloads" folder on my desktop [which i selected from ere i placed it]. i've tried many suggestions from contributors, mozilla magazine; and google suggestions.
i selected in "tools, options" to "show" the downloads window when downloading," and elected NOT to close the window when downloads are finished. i cannot find an option to retain downloads in the download window.
i also tried a dozen or more suggestions from mozilla's help page and from forum contributors.
perhaps i'm incapable of accomplishing something that is beyond me.
i do appreciated your advice.

thanks, cor-el.
yes, i checked the setting, and it is set exactly how you suggest.
i remember that, in earlier versions of firefox 3x, the download window always remained open after a download was completed.
in tools/options/general, the setting, "show the dowloads window when downloading a file" is checked. i unchecked the option to close the download window when all downloads are finished.
now, what do i do about the "save files to" window and the "ask me where to save files" options. right now, the "save files to" is set to downloads folder. should i change this setting to "ask me"? or, what?

Why is my download screen to firefox blank?

why is my download screen blank on my firefox?
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== about a week ago

What if you try the Library dialog? Is the new download listed there?
If you have an enormously long download history list, Firefox sometimes runs into problems displaying it.
Conversely, if you have Firefox set not to remember history, then I think it will immediately forget all of your downloads... you could check that here:
orange Firefox button (or Tools menu) > Options > Privacy
If you have "Never remember history" or if you have "Use custom settings for history" and unchecked the item for download history, you might want to adjust that.
If your options are set to remember downloads, the database that stores the downloads might be corrupted. But please check the other things first.

Why my Downloads window is always blank

I've try to do all that I've found in the help pages - including https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Downloads%20window%20is%20blank
my download windows stays blank no meter if I'm downloading at the moment or just finished downloading

Did you try to delete the file downloads.sqlite in the Firefox Profile Folder
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
*Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Open Containing Folder

The download window opens but it is blank.

When I download a file, the Download window opens, but no file details appear; it stays blank. To access the downloaded file, I have to open it from my Downloads file in Documents. This quirk showed up out of the blue one day, I have no idea why. Otherwise, this version of Firefox has been running smoothly since I installed it.

Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
*You enter Private Browsing mode if you select: Tools > Options > Privacy > History: Firefox will: "Never Remember History"
*To see all History and Cookie settings, choose: Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
* Deselect: [ ] "Permanent Private Browsing mode"
Also check:
*Tools > Options > Privacy > History: "Remember download history"
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

When I download something from the Web, the "Downloads" window opens, but the window remains blank. Before it used to at least show the name of the file and I could open the file from the "Downloads" window. Is there a way to get this functionality back?

I'm running Windows XP which is updated to latest version (which I think might be Service Pack 3, but not positive.) Mozilla Firefox is version 5.0. I tend to use Google as my search engine so most of the stuff I download comes through sites found through Google, which is also updated.
At some time in the past (maybe a few versions ago) when I would download a file from the Web, the "Downloads" window would open and in the window would be displayed the name of the file I was downloading or had just completed downloading. I think I used to be able to then click on that file name and the file (or the installation file if needed to start the new program) would open. I am currently using Firefox 5.0 (the "About Firefox" screen says this is up to date) and when I download a file or document, the "Downloads" window appears on the screen as it always has in the past, but it remains blank, i.e., nothing appears in the downloads box. I don't remember making any configuration changes, etc., that may have caused the window to remain blank, but I could be mistaken. I know how to find the items I've downloaded (My Documents / Downloads) and can usually guess what the name of the downloaded file might be, but it used to be much easier when something (anything) showed up in the downloads window.
I'd love for someone to tell me about a simple fix for this. I'm willing to be quite embarrassed that I did something I shouldn't have.'''

In Firefox Options / Privacy be sure "Remember download history" is checked. To see all of the options on that panel, "Firefox will" must be set to "Use custom settings for history".
To find your OS information, on your Windows desktop, right-click the My Computer icon, choose Properties, under System on that small window is info about your OS.
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Why is it no longer possible to make the download window close automatically after downloading is finished ?

Only two days ago the download window closed after downloading.
What happened ?
And why is there a new and less efficient download window ?

Firefox now manages the downloads in the Downloads folder in the Library (History > Show All History > Downloads) and download are treated as history items.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Downloads+window
So you open the Library if you inspect all downloads and this Library window doesn't close automatically.
When a download is in progress then you see a download progress (timer) bar on the Navigation Toolbar instead of the Download Manager button and that button is highlighted once the download has finished to make you aware the their are new downloads.
You can view the new Download Manager in a tab by opening the about:downloads page and consider to open this page in a separate window.
You can set the Boolean pref browser.download.useToolkitUI to true on the about:config page to restore the classic Download Manager window and make all download settings appear in "Tools > Options > General".
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/about:config

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