How can I undo "clear recent history"

I accidentally cleared recent history. Can I undo it?

Got a generated e-mail asking if my problem was solved and a place to click if it wasn't. That brought me here. A couple of ideas Mozilla might consider---an "are you sure you want to do this" window that people could choose to install and those who don't wouldn't have to.
and another idea, probably not feasible, but an undo function.

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  • How to clear recent history

    clear recent history is not working

    What happens if you try to clear the recent history and which items have a check-mark and what is the range?
    *https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Clear+Recent+History
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    *http://kb.mozillazine.org/Standard_diagnostic_-_Firefox#Profile_issues
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    *http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox

  • I don't have back up since last august but I accidentally delete the message recently. How can I undo that mess back ?

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  • How do I fix error message when Clearing Recent History?

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    That can happen if you clear the cookies via Clear Recent History.<br />
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    *https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Clear+Recent+History

  • Under Tools the Clear Recent History line is in shaded type and can't be accessed

    In the dropdown menu under Tools the Clear Recent History option is in lighter type and cannot be accessed. Please advise.
    == This happened ==
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