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Firefox terminates when all tabs are closed in V36

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brian_mk
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In V35, Firefox continues to run even if all tabs are closed. Now in V36, Firefox terminates when all tabs are closed. Is there a config option to revert back to the original scheme used in V35?

In V35, Firefox continues to run even if all tabs are closed. Now in V36, Firefox terminates when all tabs are closed. Is there a config option to revert back to the original scheme used in V35?

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  1. type "about:config" in urlbar and press enter
  2. type "lasttab" in the filter
  3. find entry "browser.tabs.closeWindowWithLastTab", right click to toggle its value to "false"
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crislevin
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Chosen Solution

  1. type "about:config" in urlbar and press enter
  2. type "lasttab" in the filter
  3. find entry "browser.tabs.closeWindowWithLastTab", right click to toggle its value to "false"