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When I double click, firefox opens 2 tabs

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The latest update has my firefox opening 2 tabs every time I double click to open ONE tab. The two tabs open my set homepage which is a local page on my computer.

file:///C:/Internet%20Tools/webpages/startpage/index.htm

There are no other special characters and nothing has changed EXCEPT the latest update. Any ideas?

The latest update has my firefox opening 2 tabs every time I double click to open ONE tab. The two tabs open my set homepage which is a local page on my computer. file:///C:/Internet%20Tools/webpages/startpage/index.htm There are no other special characters and nothing has changed EXCEPT the latest update. Any ideas?

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Ok that got me in the right direction. The addon Classic Theme Restorer was causing the extra tab.

I unchcecked the 'Double click opens new tab' box.

This is why I installed this was to get BACK the double click option that Firefox removed.

My guess is that Firefox in its' wisdom has put back the double click option so I was getting 2 double clicks.

Anyway, problem solved. Thanks cor-el

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Are you opening a link, homepage, or new tab?

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FredMcD said

Are you opening a link, homepage, or new tab?

I'm just double clicking to open a new tab. Both tabs open to my local homepage as specified above and this only started with the last update I did a day or so ago.

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Try a single click only. Check your settings for opening a new tab.

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Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions ("3-bar" menu button or Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.

  • Switch to the DEFAULT theme: "3-bar" menu button or Tools > Add-ons > Appearance
  • Do NOT click the "Refresh Firefox" button on the Safe Mode start window
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Chosen Solution

Ok that got me in the right direction. The addon Classic Theme Restorer was causing the extra tab.

I unchcecked the 'Double click opens new tab' box.

This is why I installed this was to get BACK the double click option that Firefox removed.

My guess is that Firefox in its' wisdom has put back the double click option so I was getting 2 double clicks.

Anyway, problem solved. Thanks cor-el