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My firefox opens automatically when the computer turns on and I don't want it too. What can I change?

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Sumyers
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When my Mac starts up, Firefox starts opening immediately. I don't want it too. How can I change it so it doesn't do this anymore.

When my Mac starts up, Firefox starts opening immediately. I don't want it too. How can I change it so it doesn't do this anymore.

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cor-el
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See Firefox launches automatically when your computer starts

  • Control-click on its Dock icon and uncheck 'Open at Login'
  • Click Accounts (in the System row of the System Preferences window)
    • Click the Login Items tab
    • Click on Firefox in the list