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How to make new windows open on different displays?

Mockery
Mockery
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When I open links in new windows it will display on the same monitor. In the past this had opened on the last monitor Firefox had been closed on. I have tired moving the screen over and closing on my second monitor, it worked in the past but does not anymore. I noticed this issue with the release of 32. I compare a lot data so not having to move the window to the other monitor would make my day easier. Thank you.

When I open links in new windows it will display on the same monitor. In the past this had opened on the last monitor Firefox had been closed on. I have tired moving the screen over and closing on my second monitor, it worked in the past but does not anymore. I noticed this issue with the release of 32. I compare a lot data so not having to move the window to the other monitor would make my day easier. Thank you.

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With the link that you provided I found an add-on that makes opening a new window in another monitor easier, Monitor Master, but I am looking more for a solution inside the settings of Firefox. This is something that I will be sharing with others that do the same work and when Firefox gets a update this could go no longer function. Thank you for the insight though.

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FredMcD
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When Firefox closes, it saves information like where the window was and its size. And other stuff.

Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for what you want.

This may get you started. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/search/?q=monitor

Mockery
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Chosen Solution

With the link that you provided I found an add-on that makes opening a new window in another monitor easier, Monitor Master, but I am looking more for a solution inside the settings of Firefox. This is something that I will be sharing with others that do the same work and when Firefox gets a update this could go no longer function. Thank you for the insight though.

FredMcD
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I called for more help, but this is all I can do for you. Good luck.

the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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Mockery,

IMO, as far as extensions go that one is fairly basic.

Three JavaScript files, a few text files, some images, a couple of HTM files, and the install.rdf file. Little chance of it just stopping to work after a Firefox update, except for install.rdf maxVersion [which is currently set at Firefox 33] causing a problem if that extension was pulled from AMO for some reason. And the maxVersion can be easily remedied by editing the install.rdf file - if you have a copy of that extension saved.

Right-click the Add to Firefox and use Save Link As ... to save it.