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I can't open private browsing windows or tabs

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suzhaohui
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Hi,

I don't know why but I couldn't open my private browsing windows anymore. All the windows I open via Files > New Private Window are not the ones with purple masks.

Could you please let me know what went wrong? Do I have bugs in my system?

Please let me know what you think.

Thank you so much!

Sincerely, Su

Hi, I don't know why but I couldn't open my private browsing windows anymore. All the windows I open via Files > New Private Window are not the ones with purple masks. Could you please let me know what went wrong? Do I have bugs in my system? Please let me know what you think. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Su

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If you run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Never remember history) then you won't get the purple mask because all windows that are opened are automatically in PB mode.

  • Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history": "Always use Private Browsing mode"
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If you run Firefox in permanent Private Browsing mode (Never remember history) then you won't get the purple mask because all windows that are opened are automatically in PB mode.

  • Firefox > Preferences > Privacy > Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history": "Always use Private Browsing mode"