Profile folder how do i find out what files mean

firefox is running slow but how do i find out what is safe to delete in profile folder?

Hi Jon, this article has information on what's in the folder:
* [[Recovering important data from an old profile]]
However, rather than sort through it manually, you might consider using the Refresh feature. This article describes what is kept and what is lost in that process:
* [[Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings]]

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