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Can't start Private Browsing; even with <Ctrl><Shft><P>

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It worked fine over the last few days -- maybe 6 times. All of a sudden, today, it just quit. The line in the 'tools' box says "Stop Private Browsing"; but it's in light type and NOT A LINK. Also, my header has moved left into 2 lines, instead of all across the top. So there's no more brown flag in public browsing and PURPLE FLAG IN PRIVATE BROWSING..

It worked fine over the last few days -- maybe 6 times. All of a sudden, today, it just quit. The line in the 'tools' box says "Stop Private Browsing"; but it's in light type and NOT A LINK. Also, my header has moved left into 2 lines, instead of all across the top. So there's no more brown flag in public browsing and PURPLE FLAG IN PRIVATE BROWSING..

Isisombulu esikhethiweyo

You were probably in permanent Private Browsing mode.


To see all History and Cookie settings, choose:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"
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Upgrade your browser to Firefox 9 and check

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This is from lga4all: I just found out how to fix BOTH problems and got it done. THANK YOU, don't waste your time on this question. <signed> ...George...

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Thank you, Swarnava, for replying so quickly. I do appreciate it. READ ON -- I FOUND IT AND FIXED IT. <signed> ...George...

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Isisombululo esiKhethiweyo

You were probably in permanent Private Browsing mode.


To see all History and Cookie settings, choose:

  • Tools > Options > Privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: Use custom settings for history
  • Deselect: [ ] "Always use private browsing mode"