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How do I get firefox 4.0.1 to open in separate windows instead of tabbed browsing? Thanks!

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How do I get firefox 4.0.1 to open in separate windows instead of tabbed browsing? Thanks!

How do I get firefox 4.0.1 to open in separate windows instead of tabbed browsing? Thanks!

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(If you have the orange Firefox button, tap the Alt key or press F10 to display the classic menu bar.)

Tools > Options > Tabs

Uncheck the first checkbox.

Hopefully that's all you need, but if it doesn't work, let us know.

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Chosen Solution

(If you have the orange Firefox button, tap the Alt key or press F10 to display the classic menu bar.)

Tools > Options > Tabs

Uncheck the first checkbox.

Hopefully that's all you need, but if it doesn't work, let us know.

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Thanks! Solved it! Cliff