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I cannot open a new tab when I right click an open tab. Anyone know why or do you have any suggestions?

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I keep trying to open a new tab next to a open tab but it doesn't open. I use to be able to open a new tab by right clicking next to an open tab and it would open the new tab next to the existing open tab. Now it won't do it.

I keep trying to open a new tab next to a open tab but it doesn't open. I use to be able to open a new tab by right clicking next to an open tab and it would open the new tab next to the existing open tab. Now it won't do it.

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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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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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TonyE did a FANTASTIC job helping me with this problem!!!!

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You're welcome