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If I reset Firefox to it's default settings will I lose all my email addresses. What all would I lose by resetting to the default settings?

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snowflake
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I keep getting messages of high usage and it tells me to restart Firefox. I don't know how to do this

I keep getting messages of high usage and it tells me to restart Firefox. I don't know how to do this

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FredMcD
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Hello,

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions and some Preferences.

  • Open websites will not be saved in Firefox versions lower than 25.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.

Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

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Thank you.