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Firefox starts automatically when I restart Windows

This article only applies to Firefox on Windows.

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 Warning:

These instructions are for experienced Firefox users. Changing settings in the

Configuration Editor

(

about:config

) can have serious effects on your browser’s stability, security and performance.


Only proceed if you are comfortable with advanced settings and understand the potential impacts

.

  1. Type about:config in the address bar and press EnterReturn.
    A warning page may appear. Click Accept the Risk and Continue to go to the about:config page.
  2. Search for toolkit.winRegisterApplicationRestart.
  3. Click the Toggle button next to it, to set its value to false.

There's no need to restart Firefox; the changes take effect immediately.

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