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#How to setup firefox profile manager install
#How to setup firefox profile manager portable
#How to setup firefox profile manager windows 7

Two steps are needed to complete the setup. The -no-remote parameter can be used to run multiple profiles that use the same Firefox core at the same time.

#How to setup firefox profile manager portable

You could re-install the portable version, or keep a backup copy at hand to resolve the situation. Everything that you change in the portable version remains, which means that you could run into a situation that you cannot recover the browser from. The portable version has one disadvantage that needs to be mentioned.

#How to setup firefox profile manager install

You can now install add-ons and themes, modify settings and do other modifications that do not affect your default Firefox profile and installation. Also, be aware that some extensions are installed globally (e.g., for all profiles) and you will need to disable those in the Add-ons Manager.You should now be able to launch Firefox Portable even if the installed version of the browser is already running. Note: If you are creating a new profile for troubleshooting purposes then do not install any extensions or themes to it. The last selected profile will then start automatically when you next start Firefox and you will need to start the Profile Manager again to switch profiles. If you decide that you no longer want to see this window, check the 'Don't ask at startup' box the next time it appears. The 'Firefox - Choose User Profile' window will now appear whenever you start Firefox.

Clear the "Don't ask at startup" box so that it is unchecked (you can change this later) and click the 'Start Firefox' box.

Caution: DO NOT click the "Choose Folder." button unless you've read the warnings given under Custom profile location for Firefox.

Type in a new name in the 'Enter new profile name' box and click 'Finish'.

Click 'Next >' in the 'Create Profile Wizard' window that comes up.

Click the 'Create Profile.' button on the 'Firefox - Choose User Profile' window that comes up.

Enter firefox.exe -P (i.e., firefox dot exe space hyphen P) and then click OK.

#How to setup firefox profile manager windows 7

On Windows 7 or Vista, press "windows key+R" if you haven't enabled the "Run command" option for the Start menu (details here) Go to the Windows Start Menu (bottom left button) and then select 'Run'.If Firefox is open, close it completely by choosing "File -> Exit".When the about:profiles page opens then select Create a new profile and then follow the prompts in the on-screen Create Profile Wizard (see also the Create Profile Wizard pictures and instructions below)įor Firefox 51 and earlier and other cases where about:profiles may not be available, please see below and also Profile Manager: Type about:profiles into the Firefox address bar and press the Enter key. To create a new Firefox profile (the following assumes a standard Firefox installation on a standard Windows Operating System): It is suggested that you back up or export bookmarks from your old profile now, as a precaution, before moving on to the following stages.

All while still be able to go straight back to your original profile. You can then use your newly created additional profile just as it is, import bookmarks to it immediately or transfer some/all of your original settings over to it. If in any doubt, then please leave alone. You should NOT delete any existing profile unless you are absolutely sure that you will never need it again.

This is useful not only for having separate settings for multiple users, but also for troubleshooting (see Note, below). The Firefox Profile Manager allows you to create an additional profile while retaining your original one.