Firefox Preloader

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jamescv7

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This add-on can be used to load Firefox faster after a fresh system boot. It provides a command-line argument which when used preloads parts of Firefox into memory during boot-up.

Next we'll explain the steps you'll need to do after installing the add-on - sorry non-Windows users, for now that's what we provide since it's what we have tested.

1) Open Windows Explorer and navigate to "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox"

2) Right click on "firefox.exe" and click on "Send To -> Desktop"

3) Rename the just created desktop shortcut to "Firefox Preloader" (optional, of course)

4) Right click on the shortcut and then on "Properties"

4a) On the Target field append " -preloader" so that it now looks like '"C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -preloader' (see screenshot)

4b) Click "Ok" and you are done with the Properties window.

5) Now drag the shortcut to your "Startup" folder (Windows's Start menu -> All Programs -> Startup)

6) You're done. Firefox should now Preload at bootup, similar to what IE does...

Take note that according to the description, currently it will work to Windows Based only

This add-on has been preliminarily reviewed by Mozilla

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