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Downloading files with .na2 extension

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    Hi Ramona:

    Whenever I use Mozilla 1.4 for downloading files, the download manager adds the extension .na2 to the .exe or whatever file I download. And I can't seem to open the file with anything I know or install an application. Double clicking on it takes me to the browser and I get caught in a loop. What could I do to get rid of that extension? I tried renaming the file and it didn't work.
     
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    I hope Ramona won't mind.
    Go Edit>Preferences>Netscape>Helper Application
    See, if you have "application/octet-stream" listed there, and if "extension" underneath says ".na2 ". If so, highlight that "application/octet-stream ", and click "Remove ".
     
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    I just noticed, you are using Mozilla, but a solution should be very similar. I'm not that familiar with Mozilla, but look under "Preferences ".
     
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    Hi Moorty,

    There seems to be a lot of that going around. I am seeing it on all Netscape Forums.

    Most users are successful with this workaround:

    Do a "Find" for mimeTypes.rdf
    Delete the file

    Check Edit | Preferences | Navigator | Helper Applications for an octet-stream listing. Verify that the extension type is ".na2" and delete it.

    Let us know if you are successful.

    Ramona :D
     
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    Hi Broni & Ramona:

    Thanks for your help. Your suggestion worked. Ramona, the file mimetype.rdf doesn't exist on my computer. But the other suggestion worked. Thanks again.

    Moorty
     
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    Hi Moorty,

    I think Broni and I were typing our replies at the same time. Glad that the fix worked for you.

    The file is mimeTypes.rdf, and it's found in your salted folder. If I could only type! :rolleyes:

    Ramona
     
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    Hi Ramona:

    I found the file in two profile folders. Now that I solved the problem anyway, should I still delete the file in both the places?
    Thanks.

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    Hi Moorty,

    No need, now that you have solved the problem. ;)

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    Hi Ramona:

    I won't then. Thanks again.

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