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Why does Firefox reset my settings every time it updates?

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alexfarrellrocks
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The following are reset every time Firefox updates:

Home page; Default engine for search bar; Appearance; Most Visited folder on toolbar (I delete it every time); And probably some other things I can't think of right now.

Please stop. It's incredibly annoying. (Otherwise I love Firefox!!!)

The following are reset every time Firefox updates: Home page; Default engine for search bar; Appearance; Most Visited folder on toolbar (I delete it every time); And probably some other things I can't think of right now. Please stop. It's incredibly annoying. (Otherwise I love Firefox!!!)

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FredMcD
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I've called the big guys to help you. Good luck.

Issues have been previously linked to the McAfee Site Advisor extension. Try to disable it and see if the problem persists.

http://service.mcafee.com/faqdocument.aspx?id=TS100162 How to uninstall SiteAdvisor

To disable it: Type "about:addons" in the Location bar Find the extension and click on its "Disable" button

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.