Where Does Foxit Store Preferences?
Foxit Reader and Editor preferences on desktop, split between registry and Roaming data.
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Foxit splits preferences two ways on Windows: behavior and history in HKCU\Software\Foxit Software (Reader or Editor keys, versioned subkeys like Continuous or 13.0), user data like stamps and license sync in %APPDATA%\Foxit Software. GPO policies under HKLM override both for managed machines.
Mac mirrors the split with plist files (com.foxit-software.*) plus Application Support data. Recent lists stay short on both (about 10 on Mac), so they never substitute for real history. Clean uninstalls need the installer clean flag; plain uninstalls leave registry and files behind. No Linux client exists.
Where Foxit stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Foxit Software\Foxit PDF Reader\
User data (stamps, license sync). Prefs in HKCU\Software\Foxit Software\Foxit PDF Reader (or Editor)\Preferences (history, display, updates). Machine data in C:\ProgramData\Foxit Software; enterprise overrides in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Foxit.
~/Library/Preferences/com.foxit-software.Foxit Reader.plist
Binary plist prefs (read with plutil). Exact filename varies by version and edition (Reader versus Editor). Support data in ~/Library/Application Support/Foxit Software. No Linux client exists.
Frequently asked questions
How do I fully remove Foxit from Windows?
Run the installer with its clean flag to clear registry plus files, then check Roaming and ProgramData leftovers. Plain uninstall preserves prefs and license data by design.
Why is my Foxit recent files list so short?
By design on both OSes (about 10 entries on Mac, short history key on Windows). It is a convenience list, not an audit trail; use OS recent items for deeper history.
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