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[bromberg]

When I view a pdf in my browser, is there a way to later find it on my HDD after I close the browser? I'm guessing that it is in some (cache?) folder but I cannot find it.

Thanks in advance to all who reply,
Dan

 

[ilikefree]

A better option would be to save it when you view it as the cache file name won't be what you think

 

[bromberg]

A better option would be to save it when you view it as the cache file name won't be what you think

Thanks, but saving the pdf under a meaningful name in a directory of my choice is not a problem; I'm just interested in seeing where the browser stores the pdf within Firefox before I take over.

 

[ilikefree]

In your browser type
about:cache

 

[bromberg]

In your browser type
about:cache

I tried 'about:cache' and it led me to a folder on my PC with a bunch of entries like this:

etc...
Not sure how to interpret?!?
When I view a link to a pdf in my Firefox browser, before I download it to a directory of my choice I'm curious to see where FF is stashing it.
Thanks,
Dan

 

[townsbg]

When you have a pdf open there should be the option to save it. There is in Firefox. Also try right clicking on the link and selecting save link as.

 

[bromberg]

When you have a pdf open there should be the option to save it. There is in Firefox. Also try right clicking on the link and selecting save link as.

Thanks, but I have no problem for me to save the PDF, I only want to know where Firefox stores it before I do that.
Dan

 

[Vistaar]

In Firefox Options > Applications, what Action is selected for Portable Document Format (PDF)?

 

[townsbg]

tools > options (or aboutreference) there is a downloads section where you specify where you want Firefox to save downloads or to always ask you where you want to save downloads.

 

[bromberg]

In Firefox Options > Applications, what Action is selected for Portable Document Format (PDF)?

The Action selected is USE FOXIT READER PLUGIN FOR MOZILLA (IN FIREFOX)
Still don't see where the PDF is being stored by Firefox.
Thanks,
Dan

 

[bromberg]

tools > options (or aboutreference) there is a downloads section where you specify where you want Firefox to save downloads or to always ask you where you want to save downloads.

I always have this radio button checked: Always ask me where to save files
The PDF is displayed before I personally request the download so I'm still puzzled where it is being stored by Firefox.
Thanks,
Dan

 

[Vistaar]

If online PDFs have not always opened in a Firefox tab, then there are probably some PDFs in Users\you\AppData\Local\Temp

 

[bromberg]

I know my PDFs used to be in some FF cache folder but I think the real reason was brought to light (thanks to another responder) by this link: View PDF files in Firefox without downloading them | Firefox Help

 

[Vistaar]

So what was "the real reason," and what was it the reason for?

 

[townsbg]

I have a button on the bar on the top of the pdf window whitch allows me to save a pdf. In addition while on a pdf I can click on file > save page as and it will allow me to save it as a pdf. Look at the options.

 

[derekimo]

The PDF is displayed before I personally request the download so I'm still puzzled where it is being stored by Firefox.
Thanks,
Dan

This is the answer,

In your browser type
about:cache

Your post right after it,

http://www.vistax64.com/general-discussion/304306-pdf-download.html#post1405587

Shows you found the location, though not much can be deciphered from those entries.

I also posted in your other thread,

where is the PDF that my browser is displaying?

 

[Ztruker]

Try %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp

 

[ilikefree]

I told you where it was (in the browser cache) and how to find it (type about:cache in the browser) and also told you the file names would not be what you expect.
All the above you have found

 

[bromberg]

I told you where it was (in the browser cache) and how to find it (type about:cache in the browser) and also told you the file names would not be what you expect.
All the above you have found

Thanks for your reply, but I believe this is the real answer: View PDF files in Firefox without downloading them | Firefox Help
Dan

 

[bromberg]

Try %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Temp

Thanks for your reply, but I believe this is the real answer: View PDF files in Firefox without downloading them | Firefox Help
Dan