I deleted history in "Library/history" window but pages are still visible from "history/restore closed tabs" menu item in Firefox 29, even if I restart.
In previous versions, when I deleted a page in "Library/History" (separate) window, it was no longer visible, from any history options. Now, I delete an entry from "Library/History" (separate) window and it is still visible from "history/restore closed tabs" menu item. It is crucial for me, since I share the same notebook with my two colleagues. Thank you for your answers, in advance.
Chosen solution
There are much easier and more suitable methods.
- Do not let others use your OS account.
Create an ordinary account for others to use. (Some Guest accounts may have been problematic inconvenient or insecure.) - Create a separate Firefox profile
If you must use the same OS account then at least set up an additional profile for others to use. - Use a Private Browsing Window, and so do not save anything.
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Such history data is stored in the sessionstore.js file in the Firefox profile folder.
Rename (or delete) the sessionstore.js file and possible sessionstore-##.js files with a number and sessionstore.bak in the Firefox profile folder.
- Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder (Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder)
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Multiple_profile_files_created
Deleting sessionstore.js will cause App Tabs and Tab Groups and open and closed (undo) tabs to get lost and you will have to recreate them (make a note or bookmark them if possible).
Sorry for my late reply. So what you suggest is; I need to delete or rename a file after every time I finish working? It does not sound practical to me. Is there an easier way? All I want to is to erase/delete some entries (not all of them) from the history so that people using the same computer after me does not see them in Menu/History side (right) window. Please see the screenshots attached.
Chosen Solution
There are much easier and more suitable methods.
- Do not let others use your OS account.
Create an ordinary account for others to use. (Some Guest accounts may have been problematic inconvenient or insecure.) - Create a separate Firefox profile
If you must use the same OS account then at least set up an additional profile for others to use. - Use a Private Browsing Window, and so do not save anything.