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Firefox refuses to remember tabs from previous (that preference is checked).

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Gary-7
Gary-7

Mac OS 10.6.8 Firefox 39.0

Mac OS 10.6.8 Firefox 39.0

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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Never remember history).

  • Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history"
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use Private Browsing mode"
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Make sure that you do not run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Never remember history).

  • Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history"
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use Private Browsing mode"
Gary-7
Gary-7 Question owner

Thanks! I'd inadvertently checked "Clear History."