How to download a compressed zip file in firefox

To save the scs files to Dropbox, click on "Dropbox" dropdown under the "Save" or "Save All" buttons. You will need to authorise Dropbox for ezyZip the first time you do it. What operating system and browser does ezyZip support? Ensure you are using the latest version of one of the popular browsers or their variants. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera. Please let us know via the feedback form if you have any issues. What is ezyZip? Right clicked the blocked ZIP file, selected "unblock" and the file was downloaded.

I do appreciate the help and the "right on" solution. As a side note, I was searching mozilla using the words "blocked ZIP" file. The solution covers the broad topics of Phishing and Malware protection and actually does not use the word "ZIP" which is why my search did not return the solution. I thank jscher for making the connection. Note: Firefox will not be able to properly handle a file download if a misconfigured web server sends it with an incorrect Content type. For example, Firefox may display the content as plain text instead of opening the file in an application or asking you what to do.

You can contact the website in such cases or you can try a Firefox add-on such as Content-Type Fixer to work around the problem.

If you decide to use an add-on and you need help with it, you should visit the add-on site or contact the add-on developer directly for support. Multiple entries for the same file format or extension? Some file types can include more than one Internet Media type.

Warning: Do not choose Firefox as a helper application to always open the file type, as this can cause a problem where Firefox repeatedly opens empty tabs or windows after you click on a link. The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Log in to rate this extension. Report this add-on for abuse. Report this add-on for abuse If you think this add-on violates Mozilla's add-on policies or has security or privacy issues, please report these issues to Mozilla using this form.