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Hi Guys,

Need only in downloading a file, URL is coming via email in email body.
In Display message action it's showing correct URL , when opening the URL it started downloading the csv file.
But when using Launch firefox and using that URL , it opens the website instead of starting the download. I am using the same URL coming in display message. Kindly suggest, Do launch firefox change URL to any other like adding & etc.

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After obtaining the URL from the source, you'll proceed by passing it as a variable to the following action "Download from web" in the manner demonstrated below. I've indicated a static URL here, but you'll replace it with your variable.

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Hi @Deenuji Thanks for your response!
I already tested Download a file, it's not working for me. This is not an API Url. URL coming in email and need SSO login to download. I am using opened firefox to download the file.

Launch Firefox changing the URL that's why download is not running.
%7B%22 replaced with { in Launch firefox action item. How can I keep URL as it's in Firefox.

Second URL is correct in Screenshot.
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May I know how you are extracting the URL from email and pass to firefox browser?
If possible share some screenshot of your flow after hiding all sensitive info pls.
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@Deenuji I am getting URL via email.
First two steps generate email having hyperlink which starts download, using cloud flow I fetch URL from the email body and again send email on Outlook to download file via PAD. That email is having URL in body only.
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Have you tried with an alternative browser such as Chrome? Additionally, it seems that Power Fx is enabled in your Power Automate Desktop flow. I suggest recreating your flow with Power Fx disabled and testing the same logic with a different browser. Please share the outcomes once you've tried this approach.

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How can I disable Power Fx ?
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Create new desktop flow and keep your power fx disabled as like below screenshot:

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Hi @Deenuji Do I need to convert email body text into URL format so that Firefox trigger correct URL?
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@Deenuji I tried to enable "Read Body as HTML" throwing me an error.
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Could you pls share your email body and your flow screenshot after hiding all sensitive info? I will assist you appropriately after reviewing those details.