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Firefox automatically restores previus session after computer shutdown

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If I shutdown my computer while Firefox is open, it will start up automatically with all of my previous tabs open next time I turn on my computer. It does this faster than my VPN can start up, thus exposing my true IP to what ever sites I had open when I turned off my computer. Is there any way to make it so that Firefox doesn't do this?

If I shutdown my computer while Firefox is open, it will start up automatically with all of my previous tabs open next time I turn on my computer. It does this faster than my VPN can start up, thus exposing my true IP to what ever sites I had open when I turned off my computer. Is there any way to make it so that Firefox doesn't do this?

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Hi 100cupboards, glad to see you on Mozilla Support Forum.

You can disable this feature by following steps:-

  • Click on menu icon.
  • Click on options.
  • In left pane, you will find general menu, click on it.
  • In this menu, you will find Startup option.
  • Just uncheck Restore Previous Session from that option.

Hope it helps ! Thank You.

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