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why does my privacy setting not keep from one session to the next?

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sethpachino
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when i i unclick the tab for search suggestions, every time i go back on line it undoes my choice and the tab is checked for search suggestions. how do i permanently keep monzilla from changing my settings?

when i i unclick the tab for search suggestions, every time i go back on line it undoes my choice and the tab is checked for search suggestions. how do i permanently keep monzilla from changing my settings?

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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.

Bookmark and use this; Download the Mozilla Search Reset {web link} This add-on is very simple: on installation, it backs up and then resets your search preferences and home page to their default values, and then uninstalls itself. This affects the search bar, URL bar searches, and the home page.