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Where Are Cookies-Exceptions Stored So That I Can Backup the File??

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I restrict access to my computer by using "Accept cookies from sites" - "Exceptions".

Every time I reinstall FireFox, I have to manually add the sites one-by-one to this exceptions list.

If I knew what file these exceptions were stored in, I could backup the file and wouldn't have to re-create every time.

Thanks.

I restrict access to my computer by using "Accept cookies from sites" - "Exceptions". Every time I reinstall FireFox, I have to manually add the sites one-by-one to this exceptions list. If I knew what file these exceptions were stored in, I could backup the file and wouldn't have to re-create every time. Thanks.

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All permissions except the password exceptions are stored in permissions.sqlite in the Firefox Profile Folder

The file permissions.sqlite stores allow and block exceptions for cookies, images, pop-up windows, and extensions (software) installation.

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All permissions except the password exceptions are stored in permissions.sqlite in the Firefox Profile Folder

The file permissions.sqlite stores allow and block exceptions for cookies, images, pop-up windows, and extensions (software) installation.

moose53
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Thanks. I use an older software to backup my profile and it wasn't getting that particular file. I'm all set now.

Appreciate the help.

Barb

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