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endless new windows/tabs when downloading/installing new programs

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leedipinto
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when I download a new app/program it opens in a never ending new windows or tabs. I have to force quit firefox and use safari

when I download a new app/program it opens in a never ending new windows or tabs. I have to force quit firefox and use safari

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TonyE
TonyE
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You probably have got a content type incorrectly set to "Use Firefox", for details of how to fix this see https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+keeps+opening+many+tabs+or+windows