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'Recently closed windows' not grey, but doesn't open

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vasilyivanovich
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When I try to open the 'recently closed windows' menu item, I get only a small empty box to appear. My previously closed windows do not appear in a list. Here is a picture. i.imgur.com/PV4Vwwn.jpg

When I try to open the 'recently closed windows' menu item, I get only a small empty box to appear. My previously closed windows do not appear in a list. Here is a picture. i.imgur.com/PV4Vwwn.jpg

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Places Maintenance {web link} Allows to run Maintenance tasks on the database that drives Places, the bookmarks and history module behind Firefox.

Open the Add-ons Manager. Locate the add-on and press the Options button. Then follow the directions.