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Unable to select the 'restore session' option

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gtg429h
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Hi! The desktop version of Firefox that I'm running was recently updated and now I no longer have the option to restore my tabs from the previous session whenever ffox starts up. In other words, I tried the following commands: "Tools > Options > General > Startup: "When Firefox Starts": "Show my windows and tabs from last time"

But, this option is disabled/greyed (I can't click on it for some reason). Any thoughts?

Hi! The desktop version of Firefox that I'm running was recently updated and now I no longer have the option to restore my tabs from the previous session whenever ffox starts up. In other words, I tried the following commands: "Tools > Options > General > Startup: "When Firefox Starts": "Show my windows and tabs from last time" But, this option is disabled/greyed (I can't click on it for some reason). Any thoughts?

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philipp
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hello, are you using any extension that might offer or override this functionality? (you can find your current extensions in firefox > addons > extensions). you could also try launching firefox in safemode once and see if the preferences are accessible then...

Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems

edit: also make sure that firefox is set to remeber the histroy of visited sites & doesn't delete that on shutdown in the options > privacy panel.

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gtg429h
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hi! thanks for the rapid response. yes, i'm using two extensions: zotero 3.0.7 & zotero word for windows integration 3.1.7, though neither has introduced issues with session restore before..

on a hunch, i went to Options > Privacy and noticed the ffox was set to never remember history. Changing the option to 'Remember history' re-enabled the 'restore tabs from last time' option. :)

thanks for the safe mode tip! it might be helpful if this something goes awry again