Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the files and folders used by Firefox to store the last session in the event of a crash, with a particular focus on retrieving session data from a backup. The conversation also touches on similarities with Flock, a browser similar to Firefox.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses curiosity about accessing a backup of Firefox's session data from a few months ago.
- Another participant suggests that the relevant file is likely named sessionstore.js.
- A subsequent post confirms that sessionstore.js is indeed the correct file and notes that it is saved in JSON format.
- A later reply reiterates the identification of sessionstore.js and confirms its functionality in restoring the session.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants appear to agree on the identification of sessionstore.js as the file responsible for storing session data, with no evident disagreement on this point.
Contextual Notes
The discussion does not explore the specific conditions under which sessionstore.js is created or modified, nor does it address potential variations in file structure across different versions of Firefox or Flock.
Who May Find This Useful
Users interested in data recovery for Firefox or Flock, particularly those looking to restore previous session states from backups.