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how do I delete my history if it says the function has been disabled?

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I would like to delete the history on my browser and every time I do a yellow triangle pops up on my computer and it says that its from Java Application and that the function has been disabled. how do I enable it again? Thanks

I would like to delete the history on my browser and every time I do a yellow triangle pops up on my computer and it says that its from Java Application and that the function has been disabled. how do I enable it again? Thanks

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FredMcD
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Are you using add-ons that prevent this?

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

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.

cor-el
cor-el
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Make sure you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Always use Private Browsing mode; Never Remember History).

Options/Preferences -> Privacy & Security -> Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history"

  • remove checkmark: [ ] "Always use Private Browsing mode"