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When I click an email hyperlink two copies of firefox browser opens. One my homepage and the other with the page corresponding to the hyperlink

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If I already have firefox open, if I click on a hyperlink the link opens to a second tab on the same page as the already opened window.

If I already have firefox open, if I click on a hyperlink the link opens to a second tab on the same page as the already opened window.

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac=Options)
key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Minimize the browser to the task bar. Now give it a try.

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You are describing two different problems.

eddie55 said

If I already have firefox open, if I click on a hyperlink the link opens to a second tab on the same page as the already opened window.

Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. Under Tabs, turn off; Open new windows in a new tab instead

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Hello. Does not solve. Still two different browsers open when I click hyperlink. I have used Firefox for years and this recently started after one of the upgrades

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Chosen Solution

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac=Options)
key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Minimize the browser to the task bar. Now give it a try.

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Hello,

Great. I disabled AdBlock plus and back to normal. All of my other add ons work fine. Thank You for the help

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Glad to help. Safe Surfing.