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New tab splash screen on startup

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I'd like Firefox to show the new tab splash screen on startup. I've been able to get it to open a New Tab on startup but its a blank new tab and not the grid based new tab I get when I usually open a new tab.

I'm comfortable going into the about:config if there is a setting I can change.

I'd like Firefox to show the new tab splash screen on startup. I've been able to get it to open a New Tab on startup but its a blank new tab and not the grid based new tab I get when I usually open a new tab. I'm comfortable going into the about:config if there is a setting I can change.

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Do you want to do this for Linux Mint or Windows 7, your system details show both.

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You can add the about:newtab URL to the command line in the Firefox desktop shortcut to open this page by default.

See also the startup setting:

  • Tools > Options > General > Startup: "When Firefox Starts"
  • "Show my windows and tabs from last time"
  • "Show my home page"
  • "Show a blank page"
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I'd like to do this for Windows 7 and Linux Mint 15. I use one at work and one at home. I have the same issue with both.

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Great, thanks. I never even thought about changing the homepage. I Was looking for a setting or a config option somewhere.

Thanks.