How to create a desktop icon for the KidZui Add-on for Firefox

Windows and Linux users can launch the KidZui Add-on for Firefox without opening the Firefox browser first (we regret that this option is not available to Mac OS-X users at this time). To do so, the following parameter must be added to the command line when launching Firefox:

-kidzuiautostart

To create a desktop icon in Windows that will automatically open KidZui, please follow the steps below.

  1. Right-click on the Mozilla Firefox icon on your desktop and select Copy.
  2. Right-click on any empty space on your desktop and click Paste. This will create an identical copy of your Firefox icon. Right-click on this icon and select Rename, then type KidZui.
  3. Right-click on your new KidZui icon and select Properties from the menu.
  4. Once the Properties window opens, click on the Shortcut tab.
  5. Locate the Target field, then click on it and press the End key on your keyboard. Press the space bar, then enter the following information: -kidzuiautostart
    The information in the Target field should look similar to the following:

    ”C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe” –kidzuiautostart

    Please note that the information that appears in quotes may differ depending on your version of Windows and the location which you installed Mozilla Firefox.

  6. Click the OK button to save your changes.

The icon will now launch the KidZui add-on automatically each time it is clicked.