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How do I add Firefox to my start up in Windows 7?

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nwohiopma
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When I boot up, Firefox does not start up, I have to click on the icon to open it. I am using Windows 7.

Windows XP had a way to add it to the start up, apparently, Windows 7 does not.

When I boot up, Firefox does not start up, I have to click on the icon to open it. I am using Windows 7. Windows XP had a way to add it to the start up, apparently, Windows 7 does not.

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This sounds very similar to earlier versions of Windows:

Run a program automatically when Windows starts

Rather than create a new Firefox shortcut, you should be able to right-click the existing shortcut on your desktop, and copy. Then paste it into the Startup folder.

Does that work?

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Chosen Solution

This sounds very similar to earlier versions of Windows:

Run a program automatically when Windows starts

Rather than create a new Firefox shortcut, you should be able to right-click the existing shortcut on your desktop, and copy. Then paste it into the Startup folder.

Does that work?

nwohiopma
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That worked! Thanks so much.