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multiple tabs will open automatically and I can't stop it. I have to restart. I thought it was Linked In put it happens other times too

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I'll be working and multiple tabs start filling the top screen. I can't even tell what the topic of the tab is. I can't stop them or get them to close so I have to restart the machine.

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A few times a week

== 2 weeks ago

I'll be working and multiple tabs start filling the top screen. I can't even tell what the topic of the tab is. I can't stop them or get them to close so I have to restart the machine. == This happened == A few times a week == 2 weeks ago

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cor-el
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You can have infinite tabs opening if you have selected Firefox as the application to handle a file if you get an Open with download window. Firefox should not be selected as the application to handle a file and you have to remove the action that is associated with that file type.

See Firefox repeatedly opens empty tabs or windows after you click on a link