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How can I close or start up Opera while other programs are running in the background?

How can I close or start up Opera while other programs are running in the background?

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Skyguy_
Member
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05-17-2026, 01:57 AM
#1
You need to know that if you open several windows in Opera and right-click close one on your taskbar, only that specific window shuts down. If you try to start it again and then close it, the other windows stay open. Is there a way to keep more than one window running at once? Thanks!
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Skyguy_
05-17-2026, 01:57 AM #1

You need to know that if you open several windows in Opera and right-click close one on your taskbar, only that specific window shuts down. If you try to start it again and then close it, the other windows stay open. Is there a way to keep more than one window running at once? Thanks!

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catseecoo
Senior Member
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05-17-2026, 07:42 AM
#2
Do you want to open a browser? Open a new window or a new tab? Are you starting more than one browser, like Opera? How are you using your windows? How are you using tabs? If you have several windows open in just one copy of Opera, then closing that whole instance will close every single window. If I understand what you're saying right now, you'll need to run multiple copies of Opera with only one window in each copy. That way you can close any specific window or instance while the other ones stay running. Do you have more questions?
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catseecoo
05-17-2026, 07:42 AM #2

Do you want to open a browser? Open a new window or a new tab? Are you starting more than one browser, like Opera? How are you using your windows? How are you using tabs? If you have several windows open in just one copy of Opera, then closing that whole instance will close every single window. If I understand what you're saying right now, you'll need to run multiple copies of Opera with only one window in each copy. That way you can close any specific window or instance while the other ones stay running. Do you have more questions?

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Penguin4802
Junior Member
37
05-17-2026, 12:34 PM
#3
I just wish that when I start Opera, it remembers where I left off from my last session. That means keeping track of all the tabs and windows—so at least two separate screens open with many tabs across them. Chrome and Firefox let me do this easily, but Opera does not. For regular work and gaming, I stick with Firefox. For school stuff and Netflix/HBO streaming, I use Chrome. Only when playing games do I switch to Opera. It takes up too much space and time just messing around in it while I'm doing something else in Firefox. My ADHD needs a clean break from all that, so I don't get stuck procrastinating or distract myself.
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Penguin4802
05-17-2026, 12:34 PM #3

I just wish that when I start Opera, it remembers where I left off from my last session. That means keeping track of all the tabs and windows—so at least two separate screens open with many tabs across them. Chrome and Firefox let me do this easily, but Opera does not. For regular work and gaming, I stick with Firefox. For school stuff and Netflix/HBO streaming, I use Chrome. Only when playing games do I switch to Opera. It takes up too much space and time just messing around in it while I'm doing something else in Firefox. My ADHD needs a clean break from all that, so I don't get stuck procrastinating or distract myself.

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Flikaflare
Junior Member
17
05-19-2026, 01:34 AM
#4
Maybe: https://forums.opera.com/topic/37375/rec...ost-tabs/2 You can look for similar links by using a search term like "opera how to restore previous session". Then change your search words just in case there are other choices.
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Flikaflare
05-19-2026, 01:34 AM #4

Maybe: https://forums.opera.com/topic/37375/rec...ost-tabs/2 You can look for similar links by using a search term like "opera how to restore previous session". Then change your search words just in case there are other choices.