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How do I completely reset Firefox?

How to reset Firefox

  1. Open Firefox on your Mac or PC.
  2. Navigate to this Firefox support website.
  3. Click the “Refresh Firefox” button. You have to employ Firefox on your computer in order to refresh the browser through its support page. Emma Witman/Business Insider.
  4. Select “Refresh Firefox” again when prompted.

What happens if I refresh Firefox?

The refresh feature creates a new profile folder and saves your important data. The refresh feature removes add-ons normally stored inside the Firefox profile folder (such as extensions and themes). Add-ons stored in other locations are not removed (although any modified preferences are reset).

How do I change Firefox to dark mode?

Set Dark Mode in Firefox Open the browser’s hamburger menu and select Settings > Extensions & Themes. Click Themes to open the Manage Your Themes page, then select the theme you wish to use, such as Dark.

Will Refresh Firefox delete bookmarks?

Although Firefox doesn’t delete your bookmarks when you refresh it, your bookmark menu and bookmark toolbar will probably be hidden by default. You would need to Customize Firefox controls, buttons and toolbars in order to see those again.

How do I completely remove Firefox from my registry?

Open the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software” key and locate the “Mozilla” key. Select it, press “Delete” and then click “Yes” to confirm and delete the Firefox keys from the Registry.

How do I Reset my Firefox browser settings?

Select Refresh Firefox. Before the Firefox browser window appears, a popup with two items should appear. Select Refresh Firefox to reset your settings and delete all add-ons. This is a permanent change.

How do I refresh Firefox on my computer?

Refresh Firefox. Click this Refresh Firefox button directly, if you are viewing this page in Firefox. This won’t work if you are using a different browser or on a mobile device. You can also find a Refresh Firefox button at the top of the Firefox about:support Troubleshooting Information page.

How do I refresh Firefox in Linux terminal?

Linux: Run /path/to/firefox/firefox -safe-mode from Terminal. Hold the same key while you choose a profile. If a list of profiles appears, hold down the same key while clicking your profile. This will only happen if you have more than one profile. Select Refresh Firefox.

How to fix Firefox not responding to add-ons?

Select Refresh Firefox to reset your settings and delete all add-ons. This is a permanent change. Alternatively, select Start in Safe Mode to see if that solves the problem for this session. If it does, try disabling some add-ons and restarting Firefox normally.