"Remember download history" setting is being ignored

I'm not sure if this began immediately with the Firefox 8 upgrade, but FF is currently saving downloads in the History menu despite the fact that I've got "Remember download history" unticked.
I can't find anyone else with this problem, and think something in my profile directory may be corrupt. Can anyone suggest which file in there is likely to be the culprit? (so that I can delete it.)

You haven't answered if you only see those files as history items and not in the download manager.
I also see an entry in the history if I save a GIF file from that page.

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Firefox doesn't close properly in about 50 % of cases. When closing FF, the window closes but the process firefox.exe isn't terminated. When trying to open FF again you got the error message "Firefox is already running, but not responding. To open a new window, you must first close the existing Firefox process, or restart your system." After terminating the process firefox.exe in the windows task manager, FF can be started again.
Error only occurs when under "Options/Privacy/Use custom settings for history" at "Clear History when Firefox closes" the option "Browsing and Download History" is selected.
All other options selected or not don't cause the issue.
I switched this option it several times. When "Browsing and Download History" at "Clear History when Firefox closes" isn't selected, the error doesn't appear.
Reproducible regardless if "Remember my browsing history" and "Remember download history" are selected or not.
Reproducible:
- after new installation of Firefox (Firefox 29.0.1 german, Windows7 64-bit)
- with different profiles, even with all addons disabled or running in safe mode
- with new profile with no addons or dictionaries installed
- with windows firewall turned off and deactivated antivirus program
- with hardware accellaration on and off
I know the issue has already reported at bugzilla.mozilla.org and described at
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/997918
https://support.mozilla.org/de/questions/997670
I want to describe the problem more precisely:
It only occurs when "Browsing and Download History" is delete on exit. The other option at "Clear History when Firefox closes" don't cause this issue.
Is there any other solution then to turn "Browsing and Download History" off?

From what I have been reading from other posts on this forum, the issue may
be caused by the clear history settings.
Press the '''<Alt>''' or '''<F10>''' key to bring up the tool bar.
Then '''Tools > Options > Privacy'''.
The button next to '''History''', select '''Use Custom Settings'''.
At the bottom of the page, turn on '''Clear History When Firefox Closes.'''
At the far right, press the '''Settings''' button. Turn on ONLY '''Cache''' and
'''Form And Search History''' leaving the others off.
This is not a cure but will make it easier if Firefox locks up.
'''https://support.mozilla.org/questions/997866?esab=a&s=&r=1&as=s''' {web link}

It's not saving my browzing & download history.

It's not saving my browzing & download history.

-> Tap '''ALT''' key or press '''F10''' to show the Menu Bar
-> go to Tools Menu -> Options -> Privacy -> History section -> '''Firefox will: select "Use Custom Settings for History"''' -> REMOVE Checkmark from '''"Permanent Private Browsing mode"''' -> place CHECKMARKS on:
1) Remember my Browsing History 2) Remember Download History 3) Remember Search History 4) Accept Cookies from sites -> click '''Exceptions...''' button and click '''Remove All Sites''' 4a) Accept Third-party Cookies -> ''Keep Until'' ''': select They Expire'''
-> REMOVE CHECKMARK from CLEAR HISTORY WHEN FIREFOX CLOSES
-> '''When using the Location Bar, suggest: select "History and Bookmarks"'''
-> go to Tools Menu -> Options -> Security -> place Checkmarks on:
1) Warn me when sites try to install add-ons 2) Block reported attack sites 3) Block reported web forgeries
-> go to Tools Menu -> Options -> Advanced -> General -> Remove Checkmark from '''Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page'''
-> Click OK on Options window -> Restart Firefox
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Be careful when you use '''Clear Recent History''' feature
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Clear%20Recent%20History

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Entries in my download history have started to 'vanish' by themselves as of the last update, i.e. version 20. It's as if they're being aged off. Up until the update, my download history had at least the past six months of downloads showing, now it just shows 3 entries.

Firefox manages downloads in the Downloads folder in the Library (History > Show All History)
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*Pause and Resume can be found in the right-click context menu of an item.
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*http://kb.mozillazine.org/about:config
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*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Private+Browsing
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If these files weren't present in my Downloads folder, and Firefox had not been showing these in my download history previously (that is, in versions 19 and earlier), I still can't work out why it was storing information that wasn't visible to the user, or where this information suddenly appeared from.
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I want to delete my browsing history, cookies and cache but I want to keep my download history, all of it.
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Hi Barry,
I am sorry about the mix up with the order, could you send me a PM of your contact details? Please include the email address you used to contact support.

I have replied to you three times now without reply. I DID NOT authorise a payment of £9.99 for NowTV. What is the solution to getting my money refunded. I think you assume I will go away after being Ignored. No I will not go away. I find now that you hav

I have replied to you three times now without reply. I DID NOT authorise a payment of £9.99 for NowTV. What is the solution to getting my money refunded. I think you assume I will go away after being Ignored. No I will not go away. I find now that you have DISABLED MY APPLE ID. Is this a punishment you use to anyone who takes up a stand against charges being made unauthorised on their account?. Please tell me why you have disabled my account. When will my account be restored? If not when will you refund ALL my purchases made to APPLE/ITUNES? I can then move on to another brand and hopefully better customer service. After reading articles regarding APPLE ID DISABLED it appears common practice from your company to DISABLE anyone's account if they question unknown charges. Please reply with your intentions regarding the unauthorised payment and the DISABLING of my account.
David Forrester.
Sent from my iPad
On 18 Mar 2014, at 09:20, iTunes Store <[email protected]> wrote:
Follow-Up: 319042795
Hello again,
I wanted to send a quick note to see if you are still experiencing any difficulties with the iTunes Store. Resolving your issue is important to me, so please don't hesitate to reply if you need any further assistance.
Sincerely,
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
Dear David,
Welcome to iTunes Store Customer support.
I understand that you have been charged an additional 9.99 GBP for a purchase that not authorized. I know how eager you are to know more about this purchase and I am happy to look into this for you.
David, the purchase worth 9.99 GBP was for a day pass from "NOW TV for Apple TV." To review your iTunes Store account's purchase history, please follow the steps in this article:
iTunes Store & Mac App Store: Seeing your purchase history and order numbers
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2727
Please reply to this email and let me know if this purchase was unauthorized.
Thank you for being an iTunes Store customer. Have a great day!
Sincerely,
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
Lang_Country: en_gb
User Storefront: UK
Concern Type: Problem Not Listed
Web Order #:
Content Title: NOW TV Day Pass
Provider Name: BSkyB
Track IDs: []
Purchase Date : 2014-03-16 12:33:48 Etc/GMT
Purchase Device : Apple TV
Comments : I am being charged for what is listed plus another _9.99 for Apple TV pass. Did not authorise this _9.99 charge and not sure what it is exactly.
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This is a user-supported board. You are not addressing Apple here. Nor is it a good idea to post your private information to a public forum. You should edit your post immediately.
Unfortunately no one here can access your support history. You must respond to the emails directly.

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