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when i open a link in a new window the web address doesnt show.

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when i open a link in a new window the web address doesnt show. What have i done wrong? it used to work, and it works if i open link in a new tab, trouble is i hate using tabs prefer a new window every time.. help!!

when i open a link in a new window the web address doesnt show. What have i done wrong? it used to work, and it works if i open link in a new tab, trouble is i hate using tabs prefer a new window every time.. help!!

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Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

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Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

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Followed above instructions and problem solved.. Thank you :-)

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You're welcome