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How do I get Firefox to automatically delete the contents of the clipboard when I close it down?

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AnonymousUser
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When I close Firefos down I would like it to clear down (automatically) the contents of the clipboard. Is this possible? (i.e. in a similar way that it clears all browsing history (if I set it that way)) THANKS

When I close Firefos down I would like it to clear down (automatically) the contents of the clipboard. Is this possible? (i.e. in a similar way that it clears all browsing history (if I set it that way)) THANKS

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TXGuy
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No way that I know of through Firefox, due to the Clipboard/Clipbook being a part of the Windows operating system.

Using the link below, you can create a desktop shortcut, and clear the contents of the Clipboard when you wish, by clicking on the shortcut that you created, in the window that opens, click Edit > Delete. The Clipboard only holds one item at a time, over-written by subsequent Copy/Cut actions.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/121642-45-lost-clipboard-clearing-function