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Cannot open New Tab feature

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On the tab bar, clicking on + symbol doesn't open a new tab. Right-click on + symbol, then selecting New Tab, doesn't open new tab. Selecting File, New Tab, doesn't open new tab. Ctrl + T doesn't open new tab. Running W7. The problem doesn't occur with other browsers. Thanks for any suggestions.

On the tab bar, clicking on + symbol doesn't open a new tab. Right-click on + symbol, then selecting New Tab, doesn't open new tab. Selecting File, New Tab, doesn't open new tab. Ctrl + T doesn't open new tab. Running W7. The problem doesn't occur with other browsers. Thanks for any suggestions.

Réiteach roghnaithe

Uninstall the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and Firefox that prevents new tabs from being opened.

There are a couple of places to check for the Ask toolbar:

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Réiteach Roghnaithe

Uninstall the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and Firefox that prevents new tabs from being opened.

There are a couple of places to check for the Ask toolbar:

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Sorted! Thank you very much, TonyE. Uninstalled easily from Control Panel, New Tabs immediately returned.

Thanks again Iain

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You're welcome