Well, they were smart enough to leave the old code in place, so for most of the posters in this thread who changed a flag in config, Firefox is doing this stuff with no sweat.I'm sure the software team won't do anything to fix this problem if no one ...
Looking back over your original reply...What does it look like when you hover over the link? If you see a direct ink to a pdf at the bottom of the window: eg. https://data.fis-ski.com/pdf/2022/AL/5035/2022AL5035RLR2.pdf, then that isn't a _download_ ...
Maybe you need to also change settings to "Always ask" in "downloads" and in "Applications" for the specific file type. Those are the settings I've always had, so that's my guess.
I have a vague memory of the old feature, that if it automatically downloads the file without asking, you have to change the settings, as you did, and then restart Firefox. Then you should get the download handler, and can check the box for "Do this ...
Why did they think it was an "improvement"?After a satisfying curse session I went elsewhere on the Interwebz and found the solution.In about:config (Welcome to the Wild West) search for browser.download.improvements_to_download_panel and set the fla...