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How can I get Firefox to run on Windows 8 Start page instead of my Desktop?

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WarriorEthos
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I have the Icon for Firefox on my Windows 8 Start page, but when I click on the icon to use the Internet my view goes straight to my desktop.

I have the Icon for Firefox on my Windows 8 Start page, but when I click on the icon to use the Internet my view goes straight to my desktop.

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philipp
philipp
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hi WarriorEthos, firefox on windows is a desktop-only application. it does not run in "metro" mode.