Can't Remove File Type Actions in Firefox

[ernieg92]

I've got some experience with Linux but I'm new to Kubuntu. I've solved several problems on my own, but this one has me stuck.

When I go to Edit -> Preferences -> Content -> File Types and click on "Manage...", a pop-up appears with the common file types found on the web. For all of about a nanosecond, the "Remove Action" button is clickable. But then it gets greyed out. I don't think this has anything to do with my profile (copied from another distro) because the problem happens on a new profile/install of firefox.

There are Windows Media Player and Quick Time Player choices in there -- obviously those choices are invalid. I'd like to get rid of them, since mplayer handles both of them. If it's not doable I'm fine with that -- just doesn't make sense.

Is there a way to remove them? Or is it best to leave them alone? Thanks in advance.

[javierrivera]

Re: Can't Remove File Type Actions in Firefox

In my firefox I can delete the normal files type like "pdf->Kpdf", but can't delete the ones that are associated with a plugin (like Mplayer).

I also have all those Windows Media Player and Quicktime associations, but this kind of files open with the MPlayer plugin.

So I think it's normal.

Javier.

[penguin.ch]

Re: Can't Remove File Type Actions in Firefox

Is there a way to remove them?

Not sure - but taking a closer look at Firefox' configuration might help you on (further reading).

[ernieg92]

Re: Can't Remove File Type Actions in Firefox

I also have all those Windows Media Player and Quicktime associations, but this kind of files open with the MPlayer plugin.

So I think it's normal.

Must be the way mplayer functions. Thanks for confirming my (in)sanity! :P