10 GB cookies.sqlite-wal Size problem!

[shinalife]

Hi

I have this problem with cookies.sqlite-wal file, it is getting bigger & bigger Even if I deleted all the cookies, it will remain near 9 GB
I recently refresh my firefox but nothing helped

anyone can help me please ?

[TheVisitor]

How long have you have had Firefox open ? That file should disappear when you close Firefox. If not, then perhaps you just need to close Firefox, migrate using Explorer to Firefox Profile and manually 'Delete' it.

Its only a temporary file since its deleted on close of the browser, and will be re-created on the next start up of Firefox.

[therube]

cookies.sqlite is the actual "cookies" files.
The -wal (& -shm) file(s) should be transient.

A 9 GB cookies*-wal?
Well I have a bit of a sweet tooth, but that's a little overboard.

If you don't need your cookies, I would exit FF, then delete from your Profile folder; cookies.sqlite & any cookies*-wal, cookies*-shm.

Restart FF, keep an eye on things & see how it goes.


Also, are you using any cookie related extensions?
If so, I'd look into them.

[shinalife]

How long have you have had Firefox open ? That file should disappear when you close Firefox. If not, then perhaps you just need to close Firefox, migrate using Explorer to Firefox Profile and manually 'Delete' it.

Its only a temporary file since its deleted on close of the browser, and will be re-created on the next start up of Firefox.

Hi, Thanks for the response, I tried to manually delete that but I couldn't. no it wont disappear after closing firefox. I closed all firefox related process from task manager.

[shinalife]

cookies.sqlite is the actual "cookies" files.
The -wal (& -shm) file(s) should be transient.

A 9 GB cookies*-wal?
Well I have a bit of a sweet tooth, but that's a little overboard.

If you don't need your cookies, I would exit FF, then delete from your Profile folder; cookies.sqlite & any cookies*-wal, cookies*-shm.

Restart FF, keep an eye on things & see how it goes.


Also, are you using any cookie related extensions?
If so, I'd look into them.

hi man, yeah that a huge file
I tried but couldnt delete the file, is it safe to delete it?
no I dont use any cookie related addons.
here are my extensions
https://www.dropbox.com/s/peb3wdgbh2rky ... 0.jpg?dl=0

[Brummelchen]

cant delete and seems locked?
try "unlocker"
http://www.emptyloop.com/unlocker/
pay attention when installing - read carefully and activate "Advanced" install with deactivated delta toolbar (adware). the untick "Updates" and "Assistant". explorer context is helpful, sendto depends.

if you need a better task manager to evaluate if firefox is still running:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/sysi ... 96653.aspx

if nothing helps you should reset the profile. if problem still occurs it may be adware on your system:

AdwCleaner AdwCleaner Download
Insert [Report] here, then [Cleanup]

PS i never saw any issue like yours here

btw the list is not the full list of extensions
if you want to provide us proper and full info then enter about:support then click "copy text" (not raw) and insert here please.

#link changed, thx Limpet235

[therube]

I tried but couldnt delete the file

Why?

is it safe to delete it?

If you don't need your cookies, sure.
Anyhow, that 9 GB cannot be of any value in any case & I would think it to be detrimental to your browsing experience.