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How to disable the Firefox from starting up when you shut down Windows.
How to disable the Firefox from starting up when you shut down Windows.

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{for mac, linux}{note}This article applies to '''Windows''' only.{/note}{/for} If you leave Firefox open when Windows shuts down, Firefox may automatically re-open with your previously opened tabs the next time you start Windows. Here's how to disable the feature. =Prevent Firefox from starting automatically= #In the address bar, enter '''about:config'''. #The "This might void your warranty!" warning page will appear. Click {button I accept the risk!} to continue to the ''about:config'' page. #Search for ''toolkit.winRegisterApplicationRestart'' and double-click on it to set its value to '''false'''. #No need to restart Firefox, the changes take effect immediately.
{for mac, linux}{note}This article applies to '''Windows''' only.{/note}{/for} If you leave Firefox open when Windows shuts down, Firefox may automatically re-open with your previously opened tabs the next time you start Windows. Here's how to disable the feature. =Prevent Firefox from starting automatically= #[[Template:aboutconfig]] #Search for {pref toolkit.winRegisterApplicationRestart} and double-click on it to set its value to '''false'''. #No need to restart Firefox, the changes take effect immediately.

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