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These are the Steps I have taken to Disable Private Browsing in Firefox but with No Luck - spent several hours!

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Ms. Caitlin C. Callaghan
Ms. Caitlin C. Callaghan
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Please note that I have Autism, please be gentle and if telling me how to do it, give simple instructions like below, thank you.


Aim: The goal is to disable Private Browsing mode in Firefox, ensuring that it cannot be used on the system.

I have spent hours on this. With no luck.

      1. Steps Attempted:

1. **Adjusting Settings**: 

  - Open Firefox.
  - Click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
  - Select "Options" or "Settings".
  - Go to "Privacy & Security".
  - Uncheck the box next to "Always use private browsing mode".
  - Restart Firefox.

2. **Modifying History Settings**: 

  - Open Firefox.
  - Click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
  - Select "Options" or "Settings".
  - Go to "Privacy & Security".
  - Scroll down to the "History" section.
  - Change the setting to "Use custom settings for history".
  - Uncheck the box next to "Always use private browsing mode".
  - Restart Firefox.

3. **Using about:config**: 

  - Open Firefox.
  - Type `about:config` in the address bar and press `Enter`.
  - Accept the Risk and Continue.
  - Search for `browser.privatebrowsing.autostart`.
  - Double-click on it to change the value to `false`.
  - Restart Firefox.

4. **Creating a New Firefox Profile**: 

  - Open Firefox.
  - Type `about:profiles` in the address bar and press `Enter`.
  - Click on "Create a New Profile" and follow the prompts.
  - Launch the new profile in a new browser.
  - Go to "Privacy & Security" settings and ensure "Always use private browsing mode" is unchecked.
  - Restart Firefox.

5. **Refreshing Firefox**: 

  - Open Firefox.
  - Click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
  - Select "Help" and then "More Troubleshooting Information".
  - Click on "Refresh Firefox" and confirm.
  - Firefox will reset to default settings and restart.

6. **Checking Firefox Policies**: 

  - Open Firefox.
  - Type `about:policies` in the address bar and press `Enter`.
  - Review any active policies that might be enforcing Private Browsing mode.

7. **Uninstalling and Reinstalling Firefox**: 

  - Uninstall Firefox from your system.
  - Download the latest version from Mozilla's official Firefox download page.
  - Reinstall Firefox and check if the issue is resolved.

8. **Registry Edit (Windows)**: 

  - Press **`Win + R`** to open the Run dialog.
  - Type **`regedit`** and press **`Enter`** to open the Registry Editor.
  - Navigate to the following key:
    ```
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox
    ```
    - If the `Mozilla` or `Firefox` keys do not exist, you'll need to create them:
      - Right-click on the **`Policies`** key.
      - Select **`New > Key`**.
      - Name the new key **`Mozilla`**.
      - Right-click on the **`Mozilla`** key.
      - Select **`New > Key`**.
      - Name the new key **`Firefox`**.
  - Right-click on the **`Firefox`** key.
  - Select **`New > DWORD (32-bit) Value`**.
  - Name the new value **`DisablePrivateBrowsing`**.
  - Double-click on the **`DisablePrivateBrowsing`** value.
  - Set the "Value data" to **`1`**.
  - Click **`OK`** to save the changes.
  - Restart your computer to apply the changes.

These steps represent a comprehensive attempt to disable Private Browsing mode in Firefox.

'''Please note that I have Autism, please be gentle and if telling me how to do it, give simple instructions like below, thank you.''' Aim: '''The goal is to disable Private Browsing mode in Firefox, ensuring that it cannot be used on the system.''' I have spent hours on this. With no luck. ### Steps Attempted: 1. **Adjusting Settings**: - Open Firefox. - Click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner. - Select "Options" or "Settings". - Go to "Privacy & Security". - Uncheck the box next to "Always use private browsing mode". - Restart Firefox. 2. **Modifying History Settings**: - Open Firefox. - Click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner. - Select "Options" or "Settings". - Go to "Privacy & Security". - Scroll down to the "History" section. - Change the setting to "Use custom settings for history". - Uncheck the box next to "Always use private browsing mode". - Restart Firefox. 3. **Using about:config**: - Open Firefox. - Type `about:config` in the address bar and press `Enter`. - Accept the Risk and Continue. - Search for `browser.privatebrowsing.autostart`. - Double-click on it to change the value to `false`. - Restart Firefox. 4. **Creating a New Firefox Profile**: - Open Firefox. - Type `about:profiles` in the address bar and press `Enter`. - Click on "Create a New Profile" and follow the prompts. - Launch the new profile in a new browser. - Go to "Privacy & Security" settings and ensure "Always use private browsing mode" is unchecked. - Restart Firefox. 5. **Refreshing Firefox**: - Open Firefox. - Click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner. - Select "Help" and then "More Troubleshooting Information". - Click on "Refresh Firefox" and confirm. - Firefox will reset to default settings and restart. 6. **Checking Firefox Policies**: - Open Firefox. - Type `about:policies` in the address bar and press `Enter`. - Review any active policies that might be enforcing Private Browsing mode. 7. **Uninstalling and Reinstalling Firefox**: - Uninstall Firefox from your system. - Download the latest version from Mozilla's official Firefox download page. - Reinstall Firefox and check if the issue is resolved. 8. **Registry Edit (Windows)**: - Press **`Win + R`** to open the Run dialog. - Type **`regedit`** and press **`Enter`** to open the Registry Editor. - Navigate to the following key: ``` HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox ``` - If the `Mozilla` or `Firefox` keys do not exist, you'll need to create them: - Right-click on the **`Policies`** key. - Select **`New > Key`**. - Name the new key **`Mozilla`**. - Right-click on the **`Mozilla`** key. - Select **`New > Key`**. - Name the new key **`Firefox`**. - Right-click on the **`Firefox`** key. - Select **`New > DWORD (32-bit) Value`**. - Name the new value **`DisablePrivateBrowsing`**. - Double-click on the **`DisablePrivateBrowsing`** value. - Set the "Value data" to **`1`**. - Click **`OK`** to save the changes. - Restart your computer to apply the changes. These steps represent a comprehensive attempt to disable Private Browsing mode in Firefox.

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