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-**This article applies to the deprecated Zotero for Firefox (pre-Zotero 5.0) plugin. It is not relevant for current versions of Zotero.** 
  
-//If you are missing data in your **Zotero 5.0 library**, see [[kb/data_missing_after_zotero_5_upgrade|Data Missing After Zotero 5 Upgrade]].// 
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-====== Restoring Zotero after using "Refresh Firefox" ====== 
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-To help you speed up or fix issues with your Firefox installation, Firefox offers the [[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-firefox-reset-add-ons-and-settings|Refresh Firefox]] option, which creates a new Firefox profile. While generally safe, "Refresh Firefox" can interfere with some Zotero functions. Potential issues depend on your version of Zotero. 
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-==== Zotero 5.0 ==== 
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-See [[kb/data_missing_after_zotero_5_upgrade|Data Missing After Zotero 5 Upgrade]]. 
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-==== Zotero 4.0 for Firefox (deprecated) ==== 
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-**Note: These directions will not work with current versions of Firefox. Install [[/download|Install Zotero 5]] and follow [[kb/data_missing_after_zotero_5_upgrade|these instructions]].** 
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-If you have used "Refresh Firefox" and lost Zotero for Firefox, follow these steps: 
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-  - Re-install [[/download|Zotero]]. Don't worry if you find your Zotero library empty at this point. 
-  -  [[/support/zotero_data#locating_your_zotero_library|Locate your new Zotero data directory]]. Keep this directory open, but make sure Zotero (for Zotero Standalone 4.0 or Zotero 5.0) or Firefox (for Zotero 4.0 for Firefox) is closed. 
-  - In the data directory, you should see a zotero.sqlite with a file size of approximately 1 MB, meaning that it's empty. Rename the data directory folder from "zotero" to "zotero-old". 
-  - Locate the "Old Firefox Data" folder on your desktop. This contains your old Firefox data, including your old Zotero data directory. If possible, make a backup of this directory. 
-  - Locate the "zotero" folder within the "Old Firefox Data" folder. Copy this folder to your current Zotero data directory location. 
-  - When you now open Zotero, you should find your library restored. You can then delete the "zotero-old" directory. 
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-{{tag>kb-obsolete zotero_for_firefox}}