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Firefox keeps resetting back to default and removing my settings. Is there a fix to this?

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mysty2u
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No matter what version of firefox I have, if I close firefox and click on it again, it will reset my settings and go back to default. Is there a fix to this? Its driving me insane. Ive tried everything from uninstall and reinstall to going into the the about:config and seeing if that .js is there. Ive tried to disable add-ons (although the only ones there are the default) and nothing seems to be working. Please say there is a fix to this.

No matter what version of firefox I have, if I close firefox and click on it again, it will reset my settings and go back to default. Is there a fix to this? Its driving me insane. Ive tried everything from uninstall and reinstall to going into the the about:config and seeing if that .js is there. Ive tried to disable add-ons (although the only ones there are the default) and nothing seems to be working. Please say there is a fix to this.

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FredMcD
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https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.

mysty2u
mysty2u Question owner
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I do have advanced system care. Are you telling me to uninstall it?

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Open its settings and have it leave the browsers alone.

mysty2u
mysty2u Question owner
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This did not fix the problem. Do you have any other ideas?

FredMcD
FredMcD
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Did you check out the link I posted? Make sure nothing in the profile folders is Read-Only.