{"id":427707,"date":"2026-10-13T05:10:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T05:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=427707"},"modified":"2026-10-13T07:55:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T07:55:21","slug":"firefox-refresh-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/firefox-refresh-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Reset Firefox: Fix Crashes, Redirects and Unwanted Browser Changes (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">If Firefox feels slow, keeps crashing, or behaves strangely, restoring it to its factory settings can often solve the problem. Resetting Firefox returns the browser to its original state, fixing performance issues, crashes, or bugs caused by add-ons, settings changes, or corrupted data.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2472996299\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_406659\" style=\"margin-top: 50px;margin-right: 10px;margin-bottom: 50px;margin-left: 10px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div> \n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/firefox-refresh-mwt-oct2026.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of Firefox receiving a fresh configuration while bookmarks and saved passwords remain protected\" class=\"wp-image-427708\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/firefox-refresh-mwt-oct2026.webp 1440w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/firefox-refresh-mwt-oct2026-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/firefox-refresh-mwt-oct2026-1024x576.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n <div id=\"mwtad2384006364\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309685-placement_406660\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">What Happens When You Reset Firefox?<\/h2> <p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Resetting Firefox reverts any changes you\u2019ve made to the browser and restores the default configuration:<\/p> <ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\"> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">The default search engine is restored<\/li> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Custom homepages are removed<\/li> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Extensions and themes stored in the Firefox profile are removed<\/li> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Performance and accessibility settings return to their defaults<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">On desktop Firefox, Refresh handles your stored information as follows:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1016106011\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309685-placement_406667\" style=\"margin-top: 50px;margin-bottom: 50px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div> <ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\"> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Browsing and download history are preserved<\/li> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Cookies are preserved; temporary cache is not a backup of personal data<\/li> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Site permissions and preferences are reset<\/li> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Saved passwords and web form autofill information are preserved<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Refresh creates a new desktop profile while keeping important personal data. It is not the same as deleting the entire profile or clearing Firefox app storage on Android.<\/p> <div id=\"mwtad2116923366\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309685-placement_406661\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">When Should You Reset Firefox?<\/h2> <p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">A reset can fix many common browser issues, such as:<\/p> <ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\"> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Slow performance or freezing<\/li> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Frequent crashes or errors<\/li> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Unexpected homepage changes or redirects<\/li> <li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Annoying pop-ups or intrusive ads<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">If you suspect Firefox has been affected by malware, a reset can help remove malicious changes and disable harmful extensions. It\u2019s a quick and effective way to fix major problems without needing to reinstall the browser.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad67778515\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309685-placement_406668\" style=\"margin-top: 50px;margin-right: 10px;margin-bottom: 50px;margin-left: 10px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div> <p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Refresh removes custom settings but preserves cookies, so it does not necessarily sign you out of every website. Check the result before reinstalling extensions; a separate unwanted program can restore the changes.<\/p> <div id=\"mwtad1080023760\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309685-placement_406662\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"mt_title\">How to Reset Firefox to Default Settings<\/h2> <p>Choose your operating system below and follow the steps to reset Firefox back to its default state.<\/p> <div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Firefox for Windows<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Firefox for Mac<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Firefox for Android<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Firefox for Windows\"> <h4>Reset Firefox for Windows<\/h4> <p>The reset option helps fix most browser problems by restoring Firefox to its factory settings while keeping essential data such as bookmarks, passwords, form entries, browsing history, and open tabs.<\/p> <p>To reset Firefox for Windows, follow these steps:<\/p> \n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Open the Firefox menu and click &#8220;Help&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Click the <strong>three horizontal lines<\/strong> in the top-right corner of Firefox to open the main menu, then select &#8220;<strong>Help<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136955 alignnone\" title=\"Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner and then click on Help\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Open-Firefox-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Click on the Firefox Menu button then select Help button\" width=\"800\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Open-Firefox-Settings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Open-Firefox-Settings-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click &#8220;More troubleshooting information&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In the <em>Help<\/em> menu, click &#8220;<strong>More troubleshooting information<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136954 alignnone\" title=\"Click the More Troubleshooting Information link\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Firefox-Open-Reset-Menu.jpg\" alt=\"Click More Troubleshooting Information\" width=\"800\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Firefox-Open-Reset-Menu.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Firefox-Open-Reset-Menu-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click &#8220;Refresh Firefox&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On the &#8220;<em>Troubleshooting Information<\/em>&#8221; page, click the &#8220;<strong>Refresh Firefox<\/strong>&#8221; button in the top-right area of the page.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136956 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Refresh-Firefox-button.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Refresh Firefox\" width=\"800\" height=\"488\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Refresh-Firefox-button.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Refresh-Firefox-button-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can also type <strong>about:support<\/strong> in the address bar. If Refresh Firefox is missing with the newer profile manager, update Firefox; Mozilla restored that option for those profiles in version 150.<\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Confirm the refresh<\/p>\n<p>In the confirmation window, click &#8220;<strong>Refresh Firefox<\/strong>&#8221; again. This removes extensions, themes, and customized settings \u2014 the usual hiding places for browser hijackers \u2014 while keeping your bookmarks, history, and saved passwords safe.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136957 alignnone\" title=\"Click the on Refresh Firefox to confirm\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Refresh-Firefox-Confirm.jpg\" alt=\"Click again on Refresh Firefox button\" width=\"800\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Refresh-Firefox-Confirm.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Refresh-Firefox-Confirm-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click &#8220;Finish&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Firefox will close, reset itself to default settings, and reopen with a window listing the information that was restored. Click &#8220;<strong>Finish<\/strong>&#8221; to finish restoring your Firefox profile. Test the browser before reinstalling extensions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the &#8220;Old Firefox Data&#8221; folder:<\/strong> Firefox saves a copy of your old profile on your desktop. If something you need is missing after the reset, you can recover it from this folder. Otherwise, <strong>delete the folder<\/strong> \u2014 it contains sensitive data like passwords and cookies, and may also still hold the malicious files you just removed.<\/p>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n <div class=\"mt_noteb\">After the reset, a folder named &#8220;<em>Old Firefox Data<\/em>&#8221; will appear on your desktop. It contains your previous profile data. If the reset doesn\u2019t solve your issue, you can recover some data from this folder. Otherwise, it\u2019s best to delete it to protect your privacy, as it may contain sensitive information.<\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Firefox for Mac\"> <h5 class=\"toch5\">Reset Firefox for Mac<\/h5> <p>Just like on Windows, the reset option on Mac fixes many browser issues by restoring Firefox to its factory settings while preserving important data like bookmarks, saved passwords, autofill information, history, and open tabs.<\/p> <p>To reset Firefox for Mac, follow these steps:<\/p> \n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Go to the &#8220;Help&#8221; menu.<\/p>\n<p>Click on Firefox&#8217;s main menu button, represented by three horizontal lines. When the drop-down menu appears, select the option labeled &#8220;<strong>Help<\/strong>&#8220;.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150041\" title=\"Click on the Firefox Menu button then select Help\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Reset-Firefox-Mac-1.jpg\" alt=\"Image - Click on the Firefox Menu button then select Help\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Reset-Firefox-Mac-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Reset-Firefox-Mac-1-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click &#8220;More troubleshooting information&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Next click on the &#8220;<strong>More troubleshooting information<\/strong>&#8221; option. This opens the Troubleshooting Information page, where you can check Firefox details and find the Refresh Firefox control.<\/p>\n<p>You can also open <strong>about:support<\/strong> directly. Update Firefox if the Refresh button is missing in a profile created with the newer profile manager.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Refresh Firefox&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Click the&nbsp;&#8220;<strong>Refresh Firefox<\/strong>&#8221;&nbsp;button in the upper-right corner of the &#8220;<em>More troubleshooting information<\/em>&#8221; page.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150043\" title=\"Click on the Refresh Firefox button Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Reset-Firefox-Mac-3.jpg\" alt=\"Image - Click on the Refresh Firefox button Mac\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Reset-Firefox-Mac-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Reset-Firefox-Mac-3-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Confirm.<\/p>\n<p>To continue, click on the &#8220;<strong>Refresh Firefox<\/strong>&#8221;&nbsp;button in the new confirmation window that opens.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150044\" title=\"Click again on Refresh Firefox button\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Reset-Firefox-Mac-4.jpg\" alt=\"Image - Click again on Refresh Firefox button\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Reset-Firefox-Mac-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Reset-Firefox-Mac-4-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Finish&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Firefox will close itself and will revert to its default settings. When it&#8217;s done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click on the &#8220;<strong>Finish<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mt_noteb\">Your old Firefox profile will be placed on your desktop in a folder named &#8220;<em>Old Firefox Data<\/em>&#8220;. If the reset didn&#8217;t fix your problem you can restore some of the information not saved by copying files to the new profile that was created. If you don&#8217;t need this folder any longer, you should delete it as it contains sensitive information.<\/div>\n <div class=\"mt_noteb\">After resetting, you\u2019ll find a folder named &#8220;<em>Old Firefox Data<\/em>&#8221; on your desktop. You can restore specific data if needed, but delete the folder when you\u2019re done, as it may contain personal information.<\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Firefox for Android\"> <h4>Reset Firefox for Android<\/h4> <p>Unlike the desktop versions, Android\u2019s Firefox doesn\u2019t include a built-in reset option. To restore default settings, you need to clear the app\u2019s data. This will remove cached files, cookies, and stored site preferences, essentially giving you a fresh start.<\/p> <p>To reset Firefox for Android, follow these steps:<\/p> <ol class=\"mwt_detailed_steps\"> <li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Open the &#8220;Settings&#8221; app.<\/p> <p>From your home screen or app drawer, tap on the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106949\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Menu-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Settings app in Android\" width=\"292\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Menu-Settings.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Menu-Settings-150x300.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p> <\/li> <li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Tap on &#8220;Apps&#8221;.<\/p> <p>In the Settings menu, tap on <strong>Apps<\/strong> (or <strong>App Manager<\/strong>) to view all installed applications.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106931\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Android-Open-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on Apps\" width=\"292\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Android-Open-Settings.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Android-Open-Settings-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p> <\/li> <li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Find and select Firefox.<\/p> <p>Scroll through the list of installed apps until you find <strong>Firefox<\/strong>, then tap on it to open the app\u2019s details.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106967\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Android-Find-App.jpg\" alt=\"Find Firefox in app list\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Android-Find-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Android-Find-App-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p> <\/li> <li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Tap &#8220;Storage&#8221;.<\/p> <p>Once in the app\u2019s info page, tap on <strong>Storage<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-106970 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tap-Storage.jpg\" alt=\"Tap on Storage\" width=\"292\" height=\"415\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tap-Storage.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Tap-Storage-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p> <\/li> <li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Tap &#8220;Clear storage&#8221; or &#8220;Clear data&#8221;.<\/p> <p>Tap <strong>Clear storage<\/strong> or <strong>Clear data<\/strong>. The label depends on your phone. This is the app-data reset, not just <strong>Clear cache<\/strong>.<br \/><\/p> <\/li> <li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Tap &#8220;Clear all data&#8221;.<\/p> <p>Select <strong>Clear all data<\/strong> to remove all Firefox data, including local settings, unsynced bookmarks, and sign-ins. Back up anything you need first; this does not delete your Mozilla account.<br \/><\/p> <\/li> <li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Confirm by tapping &#8220;OK&#8221;.<\/p> <p>When the confirmation dialog appears, tap <strong>OK<\/strong> to complete the reset process.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ol> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <p>That\u2019s it. Firefox will now be restored to its default settings. To enhance your browsing safety, we recommend installing an ad blocker such as <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><strong>AdGuard [recommended]<\/strong><\/a> to prevent malicious or misleading ads.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad55686820\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309685-placement_406669\" style=\"margin-top: 50px;margin-right: 10px;margin-bottom: 50px;margin-left: 10px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div> <p>If your system still shows signs of infection after resetting Firefox, follow these additional steps:<\/p> <ul> <li>Run a full scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/run-a-scan-with-malwarebytes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malwarebytes Free<\/a><\/strong><\/li> <li>Ask for expert assistance in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Help\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/categories\/malware-removal-help.9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malware Removal Help<\/a><\/strong> forum<\/li> <\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reset Firefox on Windows, Mac, or Android. 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