Thread: FireFox Browser Problem

I am using FF since long but from past one week I am facing this unusual problem.

FireFox is storing all my browsing history even when I have not asked to.

Generally I prefer Bookmarking sites which I frequently visit.But due to this strange problem lot of clutter has gathered in my Address bar and it has become hard to search for the appropriate site.:32:

I have tried clearing all the private data.But no good is happening.

Re-Installing is one option. But since I have made a lot of modifications in my browser I don't wanna lose them.This would be the last option I will try.

Waiting for some Help.

Again verify from "tools>options>Privacy>settings"

that you have selected "browsing,download history" as well as "saved form and search history"

Originally Posted by newprouser

Again verigy from "tools>options>Privacy>settings"

that you have selected "browsing,download history" as well as "saved form and search history"

The "browsing history and download history" options are unchecked....

Though the "saved search and form history" is checked......but it doesn't affect this.It is just for storing Email-Id and Google search kind of things,

Originally Posted by siddharth

The "browsing history and download history" options are unchecked....

If you really meant unchecked, checking it will solve ur problem...

Originally Posted by newprouser

If you really meant unchecked, checking it will solve ur problem...

How will it??......Look at the Image posted by Mail2sc...

In the history column the first and the third option are unchecked....

@ Mail2sc.....I don't want FF to clear my private data everytime i close it.What i want is it should not store the addresses of the website which i visit.

And yes, I have tried clearing Private data manually many times..

In the settings, select all.

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set as shown above. No harm in trying it.

^^ Tried Both of the things.....But still the history is not clearing up....

Let Me tell something more about the problem....Last week when I opened FF all the settings got changed...(though the ad-ons and Bookmarks were still there)....but my Home page etc like settings were restored to default.

Maybe this gives you some clue about my problem...

i think you switched off the comp directly??

you lost desktop and restoration data... somthing like that..?

Originally Posted by mail2sc

i think you switched off the comp directly??

you lost desktop and restoration data... somthing like that..?

Yeah...Maybe i did that but I am not sure......but there is a chance that i shut the computer directly.....

Now can you tell whether there are any chances to rectify this problem or not ???

hmmmm...

i dont know how to check the History log...(

let me see and tell you...q

Originally Posted by mail2sc

hmmmm...

i dont know how to check the History log...(

let me see and tell you...

Hey buddy......I am Logging Out now......Do try to find out the solution...will discuss about the problem tomorrow....

And BTW,Now, I am sure that i switched off the computer directly.........

Try uninstall and reinstall Firefox.

@ meetdilip....please have a look at what i have written in post #1

Originally Posted by siddharth

Re-Installing is one option. But since I have made a lot of modifications in my browser I don't wanna lose them.This would be the last option I will try.

Originally Posted by siddharth

Hey buddy......I am Logging Out now......Do try to find out the solution...will discuss about the problem tomorrow....

And BTW,Now, I am sure that i switched off the computer directly.........

never do this....

i had to make another username cause of this prob..

Originally Posted by mail2sc

never do this....

i had to make another username cause of this prob..

So You mean the only option left is to reinstall ??

^^ Samajhdar ko ishara hi kafi hota hai....

but dont do now..let me check ..

You can retain your settings even while you reinstall. Just opt for retaining customizations.

^^arre haan yeh to socha hi nahi...

i think he should download the new browser and without uninstalling the old one go to intsall this new one...this will load it with previous changes..

well done meetdilip...

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reinstall will work..i have done alot of research on it...when installing, save previous settings and data..

source..irc.mozilla.org

Thanks a lot for your help guys.......

before reinstalling forefox, try creating a new profile and make this the default profile and then use the "import and backup">Restore option in the "organise bookmarks" to get your bookmarks.
you will need to install your add-ons again though.

to start profile manager,
RUN > CMD > firefox.exe -ProfileManager
you can go through this also
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing+Profiles

@siddharth

FireFox is storing all my browsing history even when I have not asked to.

Not sure what is the present situation status!

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No need to reinstall FF.
Any number of versions can be installed
and remain separate.
compatible Addons only selected.
For instance I use Minefiled now (as well as latest FF 3.5.10)
Gecko/2008032505 Minefield/3.0b5pre .
Add ons IETAB IELITE not available.

To avoid showing details in History
about the websites
In FF menu on top
Click
History
Again
Show ALL History
History
VIEWS
Show columns
Uncheck all except Name
"Name" is what you enter in brief.

^thats what he cant do.
Yesternight i was talking to friends on mozilla through irc.and they told to use ccleaner for this. But i think it would be a terrible option.

Basically , The history is not being stored in the history menu....Its just in the address bar where all the clutter has gathered......When I try to check History from menu....its absolutely blank.....!!!