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i can use Open previous windows and tabs

omer khoshnaw
omer khoshnaw
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I can't use (Open previous windows and tabs) i open many tabs but when i close it it will close all Also (Open previous windows and tabs) is on

I can't use (Open previous windows and tabs) i open many tabs but when i close it it will close all Also (Open previous windows and tabs) is on

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Hi Omer, it sounds like you are saying that you have this Startup setting on: "Open previous windows and tabs".

When Firefox restores your session automatically, then the menu item for "Restore previous session" is either missing or grayed out. But you should find these:

  • menu button > History > Recently Closed Windows
  • (menu bar) History > Recently Closed Windows

Do those list any missing windows?

If you got nothing, it could be caused by Firefox not finding the session history files at startup. Some possible reasons for that are:

(1) Firefox is set to clear browsing history when it closes (2) External cleaning software such as CCleaner or Advanced SystemCare removes one or more history-related files

By the way, using the menu to close Firefox gives the cleanest restore. Either:

  • menu button > Exit
  • (menu bar) File > Exit