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The + tab no longer opens a new tab, neither does Ctrl T, or File-New Tab if I right click a link and then click 'open in a new tab" that works, are others having this problem?

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I have been having this problem with Firefox 3.6 for the last several updates. I'm currently using FF 3.6.17. I think the problem showed up with 3.6.14. I know for sure that I had it with 3.6.15 because I hoped that 3.6.16 would fix it.

I have been having this problem with Firefox 3.6 for the last several updates. I'm currently using FF 3.6.17. I think the problem showed up with 3.6.14. I know for sure that I had it with 3.6.15 because I hoped that 3.6.16 would fix 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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Thank You!!! That was exactly it!! Buy yourself the beverage of your choice and bill me!

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