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How to change location of profile so all NEW profiles get created there

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coastalcruiser
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I am aware of Profile Manager and other means to relocate an existing profile. What I am seeking is something different. Is there a way to modify Firefox so that all *newly created* profiles get created in an alternate location. I don't want to use the AppData\... folder structure.

Thank you so much.

I am aware of Profile Manager and other means to relocate an existing profile. What I am seeking is something different. Is there a way to modify Firefox so that all *newly created* profiles get created in an alternate location. I don't want to use the AppData\... folder structure. Thank you so much.

Gekose oplossing

Sorry, there's no built-in "feature" or "option" to do that, but thru command line switches it can be done.

http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2821799
See section C. 3 for how I do it.

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the-edmeister
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Gekose oplossing

Sorry, there's no built-in "feature" or "option" to do that, but thru command line switches it can be done.

http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2821799
See section C. 3 for how I do it.

coastalcruiser
coastalcruiser Vraag-eienaar
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Brilliant. It actually does CREATE a profile if one does not exist. Plus I see it allows environment variables. This solution will work well in my environment.

thanx!

coastalcruiser
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Aha. And it also understands UNC paths. Perfect.

the-edmeister
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You're welcome.