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want to disable time out on Firefox about:config page will not open

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Terry replied 3 years ago
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Hello, I am wanting to disable time out on Firefox because it keeps timing out before I can fulling download an ebook. When I enter about:config no page opens for me to be able to make the changes. Would appreciate some help with this please. [email removed from public] Thanks

Hello, I am wanting to disable time out on Firefox because it keeps timing out before I can fulling download an ebook. When I enter about:config no page opens for me to be able to make the changes. Would appreciate some help with this please. [email removed from public] Thanks

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Terry
Terry

It is possible that a policy has been lodged in your system. Check about:policies (in the address bar) and, if there is something there, post the details. I suggest you use software designed for the purpose for large downloads.

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/customizing-firefox-using-policiesjson

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