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How to disable the Firefox from starting up when you shut down Windows.
If Firefox was open when Windows shut down, Firefox may reopen automatically the next time you start Windows. You can disable this feature.
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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.
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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'''.
There's no need to restart Firefox; the changes take effect immediately.