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Open Firefox automatically when you start your computer
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Enable Firefox to launch automatically when Windows starts, providing quicker access to your browser and enhancing your browsing experience.
Enable Firefox to launch automatically when Windows starts, providing quicker access to your browser and enhancing your browsing experience.
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{note}This feature is gradually being released and may not be available to you at this time.{/note}
[[Template:WindowsOnly]]
Starting with [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 120, you can set Firefox to automatically launch whenever you start or restart your Windows computer.
= Opt-in prompt =
If you have previously chosen Firefox as your default browser, an opt-in message will appear. Simply click {button Yes, open Firefox} to enable it.
[[Image:Auto launch prompt]]
= Manual configuration =
Didn’t receive the prompt? Follow these steps to manually set up auto-launch:
#[[Template:optionspreferences]]
#In the {menu General} panel, locate and select the '''Open Firefox automatically when your computer starts up''' option.
#;[[Image:Auto launch preferences 1]]
#If prompted with ''This preference has been disabled in Windows'', click the [https://support.microsoft.com/windows/add-an-app-to-run-automatically-at-startup-in-windows-10-150da165-dcd9-7230-517b-cf3c295d89dd Startup Apps] link. This will guide you to the appropriate section in Windows' system settings.
#;[[Image:Auto launch preferences 2]]
#Once done, exit the ''Settings'' page. Your adjustments are saved automatically.
[[Template:WindowsOnly]]
Starting with [[Find what version of Firefox you are using|Firefox version]] 120, you can set Firefox to automatically launch whenever you start or restart your Windows computer.
= Opt-in prompt =
If you have previously chosen Firefox as your default browser, an opt-in message will appear. Simply click {button Yes, open Firefox} to enable it.
[[Image:Auto launch prompt]]
= Manual configuration =
Didn’t receive the prompt? Follow these steps to manually set up auto-launch:
#[[Template:optionspreferences]]
#In the {menu General} panel, locate and select the '''Open Firefox automatically when your computer starts up''' option.
#;[[Image:Auto launch preferences 1]]
#If prompted with ''This preference has been disabled in Windows'', click the [https://support.microsoft.com/windows/add-an-app-to-run-automatically-at-startup-in-windows-10-150da165-dcd9-7230-517b-cf3c295d89dd Startup Apps] link. This will guide you to the appropriate section in Windows' system settings.
#;[[Image:Auto launch preferences 2]]
#Once done, exit the ''Settings'' page. Your adjustments are saved automatically.