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In "Privacy" > "History" > I can NOT check "Clear history when Firefox closes".

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I'd like to delete my history as I have in the past on Firefox closing. For whatever reason, it won't let me check the box: "Clear history when Firefox closes". It's set for "Use custom settings for history"; "Always use private browning mode" and "Not to accept 3rd party cookies".

This is a 1st for me... Any workaround for this???

I'd like to delete my history as I have in the past on Firefox closing. For whatever reason, it won't let me check the box: "Clear history when Firefox closes". It's set for "Use custom settings for history"; "Always use private browning mode" and "Not to accept 3rd party cookies". This is a 1st for me... Any workaround for this???

Chosen solution

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.

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Chosen Solution

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-fix-preferences-wont-save

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the Firefox profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.

Thanks FredMcD,

A simple refresh apparently, is all that it needed.

That was very good work. Well done. Please flag your last post as Solved Problem so others will know.