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How am I able to open links only in a new tab not a new window? For some reason most links are opening in a new window.

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DeanRR
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How am I able to open links only in a new tab not a new window? For some reason most links are opening in a new window.

How am I able to open links only in a new tab not a new window? For some reason most links are opening in a new window.

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

KENNETHSMOM
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DID THIS MANY TIMES. NO HELP. VERY NOVICE WITH THIS TYPE OF STUFF. PLEASE HELP WITH STEP BY STEP, IF POSSIBLE. ONCE THE NEW WINDOWS OPEN FIREFOX GETS UNRESPONSIVE OR VERY SLOW.

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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KENNETHSMOM Please turn off your caps lock. It looks like you could have several issues.

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