Firefox conintually creates a folder in my cache that is 60MB. It's titled e3xuyg2m.default. How can I get rid of it permanently?

''locking this thread as duplicate, please continue at [https://support.mozilla.org/questions/992841 /questions/992841]''
I've noticed a folder is created and I have no clue what it's for. All I know is that it is created in the C:\Users\[My Computer Name]\AppData\Local\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\e3xuyg2m.default and it's bulky, 60MB! It's creating a number of files within the cache folder. I have tried to remove it using CCleaner, but no permanent solution. This does not happen on my other computers, only my laptop. Therefore I'm coming to the conclusion it's not a necessary file. Is it malicious? How can I permanently remove it? Aside from being questionable, it's weighing down my computer.
Thanks in advance!

hello tomterrimort, if your manual changes don't 'stick' after a restart of the browser, please look out for any suspicious extensions (like 3rd-party-toolbars or things you have not installed intentionally) presently installed under '''firefox/tools > addons > extensions''' or the programs section of the windows control panel and remove those entries.
in case this doesn't solve the issue please try this: go to firefox > help > troubleshooting information > profile folder - "show folder", then a new window will open up. in this window look out for a file named '''user.js''' (it might be used to overwrite your custom settings). in case it is present , delete or rename this file and restart firefox afterwards.
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