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

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grt1960
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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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cor-el
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Chosen Solution

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).

grt1960
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Followed above instructions and problem solved.. Thank you :-)

cor-el
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You're welcome