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i cannot open a new (empty) tab. i did not change any settings. however as i said although i can open a new tab with a link, without a link i cannot open a new(empty) tab.

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i cannot open a new (empty) tab. i did not change any settings. however as i said although i can open a new tab with a link, without a link i cannot open a new(empty) tab.

i cannot open a new (empty) tab. i did not change any settings. however as i said although i can open a new tab with a link, without a link i cannot open a new(empty) tab.

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Uninstall the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and Firefox that prevents new tabs from being opened.

There are a couple of places to check for the Ask toolbar:

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Try CTRL+T, or point the mouse at the tab bar and press the middle mouse button.

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Uninstall the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and Firefox that prevents new tabs from being opened.

There are a couple of places to check for the Ask toolbar:

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thank you. i solved my problem by removing ask toolbar.