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privacy settings launch everytime

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Why is it every time I launch Firefox the Privacy Notice open in an additional window? Can I turn it off?

Why is it every time I launch Firefox the Privacy Notice open in an additional window? Can I turn it off?

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Hello, it's not normal, maybe have you try to see the launch options on your firefox version ? You could uninstall firefox and then delete all files and reinstall it. Even if the problem persist, try to repair firefox using windows apps manager ;)

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Type about:config<enter> in the address bar. If a warning screen comes up, press the I Accept the Risk button. At the top of the screen is a search bar. Type browser.startup.homepage

What is the value? Right-click and select Reset to restore its default value; about:home


Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

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You can check the home page setting.

Firefox supports multiple home pages separated by '|' (pipe) symbols.

You can check for problems with preferences.

You can use the button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page to go to the current Firefox profile folder or use the about:profiles page.