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how do I delete a bad entrie in about:config

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I added an entry in about:config it should be an integer but is a string instead how do I fix this

I added an entry in about:config it should be an integer but is a string instead how do I fix this

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Just Right-click the Preference and select "Reset". It will be completely removed from about:config list the next time you start Firefox.

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James
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Just Right-click the Preference and select "Reset". It will be completely removed from about:config list the next time you start Firefox.

jboz
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Worked perfect Thanks James much appreciated

cor-el
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See also http://kb.mozillazine.org/about:config