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Private Browsing option not anymore available (Firefox 3.6.3)

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AnonymousUser
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Hello,

I have formatted my computer 6 months ago and wanted to reinstall Firefox. But either I install it in standard configuration or advanced one, I can't have the Private Browsing option in the Options menu (Private life section). I only have the "never store history" option. How do I do to get back this Private Browsing option ? I had it previously with an older version of Firefox before formatting. I tried to uninstall and reinstall Firefox trying to get this option back, but I can't. I want to have this private browsing option back to get rid of some addons needed without it to protect my privacy.

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== Reinstalling Firefox after having formatted my computer

Hello, I have formatted my computer 6 months ago and wanted to reinstall Firefox. But either I install it in standard configuration or advanced one, I can't have the Private Browsing option in the Options menu (Private life section). I only have the "never store history" option. How do I do to get back this Private Browsing option ? I had it previously with an older version of Firefox before formatting. I tried to uninstall and reinstall Firefox trying to get this option back, but I can't. I want to have this private browsing option back to get rid of some addons needed without it to protect my privacy. == This happened == Every time Firefox opened == Reinstalling Firefox after having formatted my computer

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TXGuy
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To see other options on the Privacy panel, set "Firefox will:" to "Use custom settings for history". See: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options+window+-+Privacy+panel#Use_custom_settings_for_history

As for the Private Browsing, if you are not the administrator on the computer (home or office), some menu items can be removed by the administrator.

AnonymousUser
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sir.i am unable to set private browsing on. whwt im to do get back

cor-el
cor-el
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If you choose "Never Remember History" then you enter Private Browsing mode. Outils -> Options -> Vie privée -> "Démarrer automatiquement Firefox en session de navigation privée"

Choose "utiliser les paramètres personnalisés pour l'historique" to see all History and Cookie settings.