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What happened to the option for a dialog box upon closing that allowed for modifying the automatic history clearing options, and how do I get it back?

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I no longer find this option in the privacy settings under the Tools/Options menu. Is there a setting I can modify in the config file to reactivate this function?

I no longer find this option in the privacy settings under the Tools/Options menu. Is there a setting I can modify in the config file to reactivate this function?

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As I remember, that pop-up box disappeared after Firefox 3.5, as well ask the "Ask me before clearing..." option check box. The items are now automatically cleared that you have selected in Firefox button > Options > Options (or Tools > Options) > Privacy > [x] Clear history when Firefox closes > Settings

There is an Extension/Add-on that will display that box when closing Firefox:


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