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Firefox stores your settings, bookmarks, cookies, extensions, themes, and other personal data in a "profile". Each user can create their own profile, each containing their own data and settings. This article describes how to use the Firefox Profile Manager to create, rename, and delete profiles.
This article applies to Windows users. Information for Mac and Linux users can be obtained through the reference website listed below. Make sure Firefox is closed before doing this.
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Open the Start Menu and click "Run" (or use the Vista search box).
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Type " firefox.exe -p " and hit "Enter".Advertisement -
Click on "Create Profile..." and click "Next". Enter a name for your profile. -
Click on "Finish" to create your new profile. -
Click on "Start Firefox" and the "Import Settings" and "Data Wizard" will appear. -
Rename a profile by selecting it and click on "Rename Profile". -
Delete a profile by clicking on "Delete Profile". You will be asked if you want to delete the files in your profile folder. Select "Don't Delete Files" if you want to retain these files.
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Tips
- By default, your profile will be stored in "C:\Documents and Settings\ username \Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles". You may specify a different location by clicking "Choose Folder..." - read the warning below if you do this!
- You can set Profile Manager to open whenever Firefox starts by un-checking "Don't ask at startup". Leaving this box checked will cause Firefox to use the previously selected profile when started.
Thanks - You can also create a shortcut icon for each profile. Set the path to "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -p "Profile Name".Thanks
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Warnings
- If you changed the location of your profile folder, be careful when deleting your profile. Selecting "Delete Files" will permanently delete the profile folder and its contents, including files unrelated to Firefox.Thanks
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