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multiple tabs open when i click on an email address or click on the send a link function

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57julian
57julian
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When i click on an email address or click on the 'send a link' from the right click drop down menu,firefox starts opening an infinite number of blank tabs until i stop it.I can do both of these functions in explorer.I am using Windows 7 on a Sony laptop.

When i click on an email address or click on the 'send a link' from the right click drop down menu,firefox starts opening an infinite number of blank tabs until i stop it.I can do both of these functions in explorer.I am using Windows 7 on a Sony laptop.

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Managing+file+types

Check the mailto protocol, it can't be set to Firefox.

57julian
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Thank you for your reply.I am an idiot.Where do I check the 'mailto" protocol?

cor-el
cor-el
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See:

You can check the Mailto setting in Tools > Options > Applications