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[04.18.2008] 08:18 - FireFox Download Manager History Retention

It bugs me when FF keeps the download manager filled up with previously downloaded items. I have to look up the about:config setting every time, so here it is again:

browser.download.manager.retention

  • Set to 0 (zero) to clear an item after it successfully downloads
  • Set to 1 to clear after the browser exits
  • Set to 2 to clear it manually (default)

Another handy setting is browser.download.manager.openDelay - which if you set to something like 15000 (15 seconds) then you won't have to see the download manager when downloading small files.