Using Selenium Webdrivers method “browser.helperApps.neverAsk.saveToDisk” how can i download a file automatically on click of a link

Question

Using Selenium Web-driver in Java, am trying to download a file on click of a link in an Application.

i.e. On click of a Link the download should begin without askin

Answer 1

Set the following preferences:

profile.setPreference("browser.helperApps.alwaysAsk.force", false);
profile.setPreference("browser.download.manager.showWhenStarting",false);