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I downloaded firefox 4 and now when I close a webpage firefox closes. Why?

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After I open a webpage using firefox I can't close the webpage and leave the browser open. Both close.

After I open a webpage using firefox I can't close the webpage and leave the browser open. Both close.

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If you have only one tab open, then closing that tab will close firefox also.


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I would assume from your reply that I need to open two tabs before accessing any websites. This is something new. I have never had to open two tabs prior to this recent download. Surely a step backward.

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No when you open firefox, you will get one tab in which you can open your sites. And if you want to close that particular tab, then firefox will be closed.