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hide firefox from Windows status bar

TheOldFox replied
auldh

i'm running Windows 7. when i minimize firefox i would like it to not appear on the Windows 7 status bar but in the "hidden icon" box area.

is this possible or is this a request for the future?

i'm running Windows 7. when i minimize firefox i would like it to not appear on the Windows 7 status bar but in the "hidden icon" box area. is this possible or is this a request for the future?

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Try this add-on to minimize Firefox to the "system tray" then set your Windows 7 preferences for the system tray:

Modified by TheOldFox

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thank you TheOldFox. that worked.

auldh:

Please sign in to the forum and click "Solved" to the right of my first reply above. This will help other users find solutions. Thanks.

Modified by TheOldFox