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why does firefox keep returning to the webpage i am currently on when i open a new webpage

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The question above "why does firefox keep returning to the webpage i am currently on when i open a new webpage" is what I need an answer to.

The question above "why does firefox keep returning to the webpage i am currently on when i open a new webpage" is what I need an answer to.

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I've reset Firefox 5 times in the last month and this hasn't worked.

There has to be some other way to fix this.

I am now having to use Chrome because Chrome doesn't do this!!!

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Is the page you are talking about your home page? When is the last time you scanned for mal-ware?

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Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.

You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

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I have two antivirus programs on my computer. The default windows thing and MalwareBytes (which I perform a full scan with everyday) and I still have the problem.

Hate to be a "problem child" but could anyone post an answer to this problem that isn't something that is obvious that should be done like resetting firefox or check for a virus or mess with the tabs options which I have tried every combination of the options that could be tried.

I mean does anyone else anywhere have this same problem? What I don't understand is that I posted this question two days ago and it doesn't look like anyone else has asked for help with this same issue.

What I really don't understand is why I can't find out anything doing an internet search using "why does Firefox keep returning to the webpage i am currently on when i open a new webpage" and so far no one has suggested something I have already tried.

If Mozilla had some kind of phone number or email contact info then I could probably get this whole thing solved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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If the sequence of windows change fairly quickly after launching a new one, you may be encountering a bug in the Flash Player. Please see this thread for a more thorough description and known workarounds: Opening New Windows and Shockwave Flash.