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Why does firefox forget popup block exceptions?

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Every time i start firefox all exception for popup blocker are forgotten and i need to allow each site again (once per site). All other settings are remembered fine (password, history favorites etc)

Every time i start firefox all exception for popup blocker are forgotten and i need to allow each site again (once per site). All other settings are remembered fine (password, history favorites etc)

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In case you use "Clear history when Firefox closes" or otherwise clear history.

  • do not clear the Site Preferences

Clearing "Site Preferences" clears all exceptions for cookies, images, pop-up windows, software installation, passwords, and other website specific data.

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