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the private browsing option is gone from the tools menu, the one in the file menu dosn't work the same.

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Firefox updated itself this morning to 20. The option to start private browsing in the tools menu is gone. The one in the file menu is not the same, it works differently. I would really like to no how to re enable this feature. I always have a lot of tabs up. When I feel so inclined I would hit the private browse button then close. When I would reopen all my tabs would be there. this is but one example of how I used private browsing. If you could help me with this problem I would be very happy. Thank You for your time and support.

Firefox updated itself this morning to 20. The option to start private browsing in the tools menu is gone. The one in the file menu is not the same, it works differently. I would really like to no how to re enable this feature. I always have a lot of tabs up. When I feel so inclined I would hit the private browse button then close. When I would reopen all my tabs would be there. this is but one example of how I used private browsing. If you could help me with this problem I would be very happy. Thank You for your time and support.

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Hello, when you start the new private browsing, starts in a new Private Window, and you first window it is exist also.

If you close the private browsing window, your first window exist, but if you close the browser you must set it to Show my windows and tabs from last time (in Options > General panel > start up) :, Startup to see again your tabs and windows when you start firefox.


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To clear the current window temporarily by switching to PB mode you will have to use the "Never Remember History" setting in Options > Privacy.
You can no longer do this via the Tools or Firefox menu by switching to Private Browsing mode.
You can now only open a New Private Window (Firefox or File menu).