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why does firefox start up on computer start up?

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garysdth
garysdth
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When I start the computer, firefox also starts up. I don't want firefox to start every time.

When I start the computer, firefox also starts up. I don't want firefox to start every time.

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TonyE
TonyE
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This will be a Mac setting.

  1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.
  2. Choose Accounts from the View menu.
  3. Click the name of the user.
  4. Click the Login Items button.
  5. Select Firefox in the list.
  6. Click the "Remove" button.