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can't open new tabs

al.on.ff
al.on.ff
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i think firefox upgraded a couple of days ago when i noticed this problem.. CTRL T doesn't work, neither does clicking the + at the end of the tabs. i can't open a new blank tab, but if i right-click a link and open in a new tab, the new tab/link opens, and i use that instead.

i've shut down / restarted / reset the desktop. nothing. i haven't installed anything new in recent weeks.

help. thanks.

i think firefox upgraded a couple of days ago when i noticed this problem.. CTRL T doesn't work, neither does clicking the + at the end of the tabs. i can't open a new blank tab, but if i right-click a link and open in a new tab, the new tab/link opens, and i use that instead. i've shut down / restarted / reset the desktop. nothing. i haven't installed anything new in recent weeks. help. thanks.

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Users have reported that the Ask toolbar can cause this problem. You can try disabling or removing it on your Add-ons list:

orange Firefox button or Tools menu > Add-ons > Extensions category

Or search here for Ask Toolbar for more info.

al.on.ff
al.on.ff Question owner
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thank you, sir. that was swift and painless.. very helpful!!

Thebrandbucket
Thebrandbucket
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I had problem when ASK auto installed during upgrade of Firefox. Thank you jscher2000 for easy fix. No sure about ASK anyway. They didn't.