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cannot open a new tab manually

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When I open FF, the first page (my home page) opens.

However, the "+" prompt for a new tab no longer responds.

When I click an URL in an email, the new tab opens automatically, but the new (second) tab will not open manually.

How can I repair the above please?

regards

When I open FF, the first page (my home page) opens. However, the "+" prompt for a new tab no longer responds. When I click an URL in an email, the new tab opens automatically, but the new (second) tab will not open manually. How can I repair the above please? regards

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Hi,

Please check if this happens in Safe Mode

Problematic Extensions

Troubleshooting Extensions and Themes

Uninstalling Add-ons

Uninstalling Toolbars

If the problem persists, please also try the Reset toolbars and controls: and Make Changes and Restart option in the safe mode startup screen.

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Chosen Solution

Hi,

Please check if this happens in Safe Mode

Problematic Extensions

Troubleshooting Extensions and Themes

Uninstalling Add-ons

Uninstalling Toolbars

If the problem persists, please also try the Reset toolbars and controls: and Make Changes and Restart option in the safe mode startup screen.

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Hi willgolden,

Maybe it's because of the Ask.com toolbar? Check the discussion here: Can't open new tab

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Hi Madasan. Yes it was the Ask toolbar, thank you. How come such a simple app cannot be made compatible with the world's most used browser?

Hi Wilfred. Thanx4 coming back. I tried the simple suggestion first and it worked.

Regards Will