When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
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- Moonbather
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When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
Ever since I updated to the latest version of Pale Moon, I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager, on Instagram and Facebook. Is there a setting I can change or adjust to prevent that from happening? It only happens on those sites. I'd really like to stop that from happening. It never happened before with Instagram.
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- Moonbather
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
This morning I updated to the latest version. However, I was still getting a mess of download dialogue boxes from IDM, instead of the little download option over videos on Instagram.
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
You'd probably have more luck asking for help on the IDM side of things. I certainly don't have the first idea what IDM setting would have to be changed, if any.
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- Moonbather
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
Here is a short video of what it looks like. Screen recorder didn't capture the dialogue boxes so I used my phone. Albeit the video is upside the phenomenon can be observed in occurrence. I'll go ask over at IDM.
https://sendvid.com/w03el1bp
https://sendvid.com/w03el1bp
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
IDM is obviously intercepting requests that should just be handled by the browser. We can't do anything about that on this end.
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"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past; wisdom is of the future." -- Native American proverb
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- Moonbather
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
Hey man, thanks for the response. I did as you recommend and reached out to IDM. They showed me how to block IDM interactions with Instagram. However, now I can't use IDM on Instagram. So for anyone in the know. I would love to know what changed between version 32.4.1 & version 32.5/32.5.1 that could make the IDM download box pop up immediately and repeatedly on Instagram? The download bubble I would normally click to bring up the download box doesn't show anymore.
Also the change took place during a period when IDM had not released any updates. The only program I updated was Palemoon. Also, since then IDM has released two updates and versions 32.5 & 32.5.1 are the only versions of Palemoon with which the issue arises. So if there is anyone out there who knows how I can resolve the issue. I would really appreciate it. Thank you all for your time and patience. Below is an example of .gif files I make from IG videos.
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
Have you practically tested earlier versions of Pale Moon, or are these just your conclusions? Perhaps the problem arose due to site updates? Suppose, previously, the site transmitted videos in the form of one large file, and now it began to transmit them in small chunks. Then naturally, IDM will offer a separate download for each chunk. And by the way, in your screenshot I see the file size is 2.54MB, it looks more like a fragment rather than a full video (although, I don't know, maybe the video is 10 seconds long?).Lexx Diamond wrote: ↑2023-12-03, 01:10Also the change took place during a period when IDM had not released any updates. The only program I updated was Palemoon. Also, since then IDM has released two updates and versions 32.5 & 32.5.1 are the only versions of Palemoon with which the issue arises.
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- Astronaut
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
I'm no IDM user, but it could be possible to exclude content in its options:
https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com ... deo14.html
https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com ... deo14.html
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- Moonbather
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
Yes, IDM works with Instagram on Palemoon version 32.4.1 going back to version 29.1.1. Even with the recent updates from IDM. However, when the issue arose it was after Palemoon updated from 32.4.1 to 32.5 and newer. At that time IDM had not had an update. However, since then IDM has had an update and issue the remains the same. Blocking Instragram to resolve issue renders IDM useless on Instgram pages. Even downthemall won't grab the videos.Kris_88 wrote: ↑2023-12-04, 23:49Have you practically tested earlier versions of Pale Moon, or are these just your conclusions? Perhaps the problem arose due to site updates? Suppose, previously, the site transmitted videos in the form of one large file, and now it began to transmit them in small chunks. Then naturally, IDM will offer a separate download for each chunk. And by the way, in your screenshot I see the file size is 2.54MB, it looks more like a fragment rather than a full video (although, I don't know, maybe the video is 10 seconds long?).Lexx Diamond wrote: ↑2023-12-03, 01:10Also the change took place during a period when IDM had not released any updates. The only program I updated was Palemoon. Also, since then IDM has released two updates and versions 32.5 & 32.5.1 are the only versions of Palemoon with which the issue arises.
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
Forgive me for my importunity, but I still want to clarify. Did I understand correctly that now (today) IDM + PM 32.4.1 downloads videos normally?
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
Does IDM behave normally when downloading videos on this page when using the latest version of Pale Moon?
https://about.instagram.com/blog/announ ... -ice-spice
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- Board Warrior
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
What version of IDM?
Does IDM have an extension part for PM?
Or is IDM totally separate from (any) browser?
Is this IDM?
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Does IDM have an extension part for PM?
Or is IDM totally separate from (any) browser?
Is this IDM?
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On my end, I had to both Flip & Mirror it to see it "correctly"?a short video of what it looks like
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
They do use extensions, and they do have one for Pale Moon. It's not that easy to find on their website as it should, but it's at the bottom of this support page.
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Information to include when asking for support - How to apply user agent overrides
How to auto-fill passwords
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- Moonbather
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
Yes there is an extension for Palemoon. I have the latest one installed.
I have the latest IDM extension for Palemoon, installed.back2themoon wrote: ↑2023-12-28, 00:12They do use extensions, and they do have one for Pale Moon. It's not that easy to find on their website as it should, but it's at the bottom of this support page.
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- Moonbather
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Re: When I go to an Instagram page with video or Facebook I get endless pop ups from Internet Download Manager
Am the only one having this issue with IDM and Instagram?