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How do I select which profile Firefox 5 will use when it opens?

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I have several profiles in FF5. Each time FF opens, it opens using a different profile. So, how do I select which profile Firefox 5 will use when it opens?

I have several profiles in FF5. Each time FF opens, it opens using a different profile. So, how do I select which profile Firefox 5 will use when it opens?

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Type this is in the the Run dialog: firefox.exe -p. Doing so will bring up the profile manager where you can select the default profile. (See screenshots)

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Suluhisho teule

Type this is in the the Run dialog: firefox.exe -p. Doing so will bring up the profile manager where you can select the default profile. (See screenshots)

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