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Links are set to open in new tab, not current tab. However since update to FF 14, they open in current tab. How can I change this back?

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I would like links I click on to open in a new tab, not the current tab. In the Tools>Options, I have it set to do this. However, since the update to 14.0.1, I can't get it to open in a new tab. This is for all web sites and email. What can I do to change it? Thanks.

I would like links I click on to open in a new tab, not the current tab. In the Tools>Options, I have it set to do this. However, since the update to 14.0.1, I can't get it to open in a new tab. This is for all web sites and email. What can I do to change it? Thanks.

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Try in Firefox's safemode, by for instance holding keyboard Shift when you start Firefox.

it is possible some combination of add-on extensions are causing the problem.

If that does not help consider using the new reset feature from the troubleshooting page:

other possible causes and solutions are given in

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Chosen Solution

Try in Firefox's safemode, by for instance holding keyboard Shift when you start Firefox.

it is possible some combination of add-on extensions are causing the problem.

If that does not help consider using the new reset feature from the troubleshooting page:

other possible causes and solutions are given in

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Thank you John99. I used a combination of your suggestions above. The "Reset Firefox" worked the best, after I did a System Restore! Thanks for your help.

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Glad it is fixed.

Thanks for posting back. If you find out what the change was that caused the problem no doubt you will let us know.