While attempting to download a file from the internet, Firefox may show a âFile could not be saved because the source file could not be readâ error message.
In âFile,â the fileâs path will be mentioned â like appdata\local\temp, for instance.
It can also ask you to attempt again later or contact the server administrator.
If you encounter this problem even in Firefox Quantum, here is what you require to do to solve the issue.
Here are some steps mentioned below.Check the Internet ConnectionYou should begin fixing the issue by checking the Internet network.
Moreover, in case you should access different sites without any issues, you can attempt other fixes to solve the Firefox issue.Locate and Remove Damaged Compreg.dat FileTo locate and remove the damaged Compreg.dat file, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:At first, launch the Firefox browser on your system.Thereafter, input âabout:supportâ in the address bar and press the Enter key.Once you get the tab and locate the âOpen Folderâ option to invoke the folder of âFirefox profile.âYou should shut the Firefox.Now reach the profile folder of Firefox and select the âCompreg.dat,â then right click on it.Finally, click on the Delete button through the pull-down menu.Disable the Firefox ExtensionsTo disable the Firefox extensions, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:Go to the Firefox browser and launch it.Then reach the menu and click on it.After that, click on the âAdd-onsâ option and then choose âExtension.âLater, hit the Disable button beside the installed extensions.Additionally, you should select the Remove button to remove them entirely.Check Whether Attributes for Places.SQLite is not Set to Read-onlyTo check whether attributes for Places.SQLite is not set to read-only, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:Navigate to the Firefox browser and invoke it on the system.Afterward, insert âabout:supportâ in the URL bar and hit the Enter button.You should click on the button âopen Folderâ to launch the folder of âFirefox Profilesâ into the File Explorer.Once you see the folder, locate the âplaces.sqliteâ, right-click on it, then pick the Properties option through the menu.Go to the âplaces.sqlite Propertiesâ screen and untick the âRead-onlyâ box into the Attributes field.Now, hit the Apply and OK button to apply the changes.Reset the Firefox BrowserTo reset the Chrome Firefox browser, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:Reach the Firefox browser and open it on your system.Thereafter, insert âabout:supportâ into the URL panel and hit the Enter key.You will get the tab of âTroubleshooting Informationâ and locate the button of Refresh Firefox.Now, you will see a dialog screen prompt, hit the âRefresh Firefoxâ option.Reinstall the Firebox BrowserTo reinstall the Firefox browser, follow these on-screen steps mentioned below:Go to the Windows search bar on your system.Afterward, input âcontrol panelâ in it and hit the Enter button.Then select the âProgramsâ option.You should click on the âUninstall a Programâ option.Thereafter, locate the entry of âMozilla Firefoxâ and right-click on it.Later, hit the Uninstall button.Now, pursue these steps to complete the procedure.Finally, visit official download page of Firefox and install the application again.