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In preferences what does "Override automatic cache management" mean and do?

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lull
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I was wondering what "Override automatic cache management" means and does.

I was wondering what "Override automatic cache management" means and does.

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Firefox normally manages the size of it's cache, and can cache more or less information depending on various factors.

Checking this option allows you to specify the maximum size of the Firefox cache, in MB.

There isn't usually any need to enable this option.

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Scott
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Firefox normally manages the size of it's cache, and can cache more or less information depending on various factors.

Checking this option allows you to specify the maximum size of the Firefox cache, in MB.

There isn't usually any need to enable this option.

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