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how do i disable firefox auto launch at startup in windows vista?

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firefox automatically launches when i start my computer. how do i turn this off?

firefox automatically launches when i start my computer. how do i turn this off?

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Try to disable it from msconfig.

read here how to find(if you did not known) system configuration (typing msconfig in search box):

http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_vista.html

follow the instructions to go to startup tab,

then in startup tab unckeck firefox then click OK to save changes then click restart.

thanks again

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Click the "Start" button then click "All Programs" then right click the "Startup" folder and select open.

There is a firefox shortcut in there, select it, and delete it.

exit firefox and restart the computer.


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Thank you for your response. I followed your instructions and there are no items in the "Starup" folder, so I still have the same issue...

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Try to disable it from msconfig.

read here how to find(if you did not known) system configuration (typing msconfig in search box):

http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_vista.html

follow the instructions to go to startup tab,

then in startup tab unckeck firefox then click OK to save changes then click restart.

thanks again

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Thank you for your reply. That was the first thing I tried, but there is no firefox program in this startup menu..... still having the problem and cannot find where it is located to "uncheck"it...

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Look here How to Remove , Enable , or Disable a Startup Program With Windows Defender or(better but be careful)With the Registry Editor :


http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html


thanks again