FAQ: It’s all gone horribly wrong. How can I start over with LeechBlock?

LeechBlock for Firefox

Follow these steps to start over with LeechBlock NG:

  • Start Firefox in safe mode.
  • Go to Add-ons (Ctrl+Shift+A) and uninstall the LeechBlock extension.
  • Close all Firefox windows and restart Firefox normally (i.e., without safe mode).
  • Follow the instructions here to install the latest version of LeechBlock.

If you’re still using the legacy version of LeechBlock, you should follow these steps instead:

  • Start Firefox in safe mode.
  • Go to Add-ons (Ctrl+Shift+A) and uninstall the LeechBlock extension.
  • Close all Firefox windows and restart Firefox normally (i.e., without safe mode).
  • Enter about:config into the browser’s location bar.
  • Enter extensions.leechblock into the Filter field.
  • You should see a list of browser preferences displayed. Right-click on each preference in turn and select Reset.
  • Follow the instructions here to install the latest version of LeechBlock.

LeechBlock for Chrome

Follow these steps to start over with LeechBlock NG:

  • Right-click on the LeechBlock button LeechBlock icon and select Remove from Chrome…
  • Click the Remove button in the dialog box to confirm removal.
  • Follow the instructions here to install the latest version of LeechBlock.