1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Other Full Screen Browser at startup - no input

Discussion in 'Software' started by Modsbywoz, 14 Jan 2015.

  1. Modsbywoz

    Modsbywoz Multimodder

    Joined:
    14 Oct 2009
    Posts:
    2,778
    Likes Received:
    273
    Hi guys,

    I am trying to find a solution to have a full screen browser load up on a monitor without the need for any input.

    For example once the computer has booted it automatically loads a browser in full screen and loads up a perticular intranet page. It would be great if this could be done in windows. Please bare in mind there will be no Keyboard or Mouse inputs for this as it will literally be used as a display screen.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. lancer778544

    lancer778544 Multimodder

    Joined:
    5 Jan 2011
    Posts:
    3,047
    Likes Received:
    503
    IE has some launch options that may work, particularly the "kiosk mode" option. Set the launch options (guide here) and then put a shortcut for IE in the startup folder.

    Chrome also has a kiosk mode here if you'd prefer to use that.
     
    Modsbywoz likes this.
  3. Modsbywoz

    Modsbywoz Multimodder

    Joined:
    14 Oct 2009
    Posts:
    2,778
    Likes Received:
    273
    Brilliang. Firefox has a Kiosk addon which looks like it's hit the nail on the head.

    Thanks for the help lancer778544 :) +rep
     
  4. wolfticket

    wolfticket Downwind from the bloodhounds

    Joined:
    19 Apr 2008
    Posts:
    3,556
    Likes Received:
    646
    You might know this already and just wanted a Kiosk addon for Firefox, but:

    If you go to profile manager in Firefox, create a new profile called "Kiosk" or whatever: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/profile-manager-create-and-remove-firefox-profiles
    And customise it the way you want.

    Don't make it the default profile, but create a direct windows shortcut to the "Kiosk" profile like this: http://www.instantfundas.com/2012/07/create-firefox-desktop-shortcuts-for.html

    Then add that shortcut into the windows startup folder: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2806079/en-gb

    Firefox will now load the Kiosk profile on boot or if you click that shortcut, but the normal Firefox profile will also still be usable.
     

Share This Page