Can I erase downloaded files?

I have a long list of files in my download tab. Can I erase them without deleteing the files from my computer? Thanks

I have a long list of files in my download tab.
If you mean the tab in Safari that shows the list of items you've downloaded, then yes, you can clear it. The files themselves will remain in the Downloads folder of your user account.

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Delete a possible user.js file and numbered prefs-##.js files and rename (or delete) the prefs.js file to reset all prefs to the default value including prefs set via user.js and prefs that are no longer supported in the current Firefox release.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Preferences_not_saved
Create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problem.
See "Creating a profile":
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/profile-manager-create-and-remove-firefox-profiles
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox#Profile_issues
If the new profile works then you can transfer files from a previously used profile to the new profile, but be cautious not to copy corrupted files to avoid carrying over the problem
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox

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Can I erase old files of itunes?

Not sure what this means - what old files?
Music, movies, podcasts, etc., or something else?

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HI,
Assuming you are using Safari... try maintenance.
From the Safari Menu Bar, click Safari/Reset Safari. Select the top 5 buttons then cick Reset.
From the Safari Menu Bar, click Safari/Empty Cache.
Quit Safari.
Go to Home/Library/Caches/Safari and delete all the sub-folders within that one.
Go to Home/Library/Safari and delete any of these files you have there:
• Downloads.plist
• History.plist
• LastSession.plist
Restart Safari.
Carolyn

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Message was edited by: edvedder

HI,
I understand you have Safari / Preferences set to go to the Downloads folder. The Downloads folder can be accessed in several different locations. One from the Safari menu bar, Window/Downloads and two, from a Finder window.
Check both places just in case.
Since eMusic is compatible with iTunes, check your iTunes library. And if you are using the free trial, could that have expired?
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The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
Note: ''This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.''
To Reset Firefox do the following:
#Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
#Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
#Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
#Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.
Further information can be found in the [[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems]] article.
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