Finder opens up windows on restart -- I know why, but I want it to stop

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Finder opens up windows on restart -- I know why, but I want it to stop

So Finder remembers what windows you have open when you close down the computer. I don't want that. I also don't want to have to close all of the Finder windows when I want to shut down, either. I just want a blank screen when I start the computer up without having to add any steps to my own personal shut down process. Anyone have any idea how to do this? Thanks.

MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Mar 31, 2009 9:35 PM

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Answer 1

baltwo

Level 9

62,362 points

Mar 31, 2009 9:53 PM in response to Community User

Not doable without some customizing, such as creating a login or shutdown script, details are left to you. I like the feature.

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Answer 2

gumsie

Level 4

2,179 points

Mar 31, 2009 10:53 PM in response to Community User

⎇⌘W will close them all in one hit by the way.

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Answer 3

Apr 1, 2009 1:11 AM in response to Community User

Open the AppleScript Editor. Type in the following:

tell application "Finder"
close windows
end tell

Save as an application, making sure that 'Run only', 'Startup screen' and 'Stay open' are not checked. Place this anywhere convenient.

Now go to System Preferences>Accounts>Login Items. Click the '+' button and navigate to your script; add it to the list. Now it will run on startup and close any open windows.

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Answer 4

Jul 30, 2015 6:32 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

You are a beautiful human being. Thank you for this.

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