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New tabs won't open either after hitting the new tabs button or when using the files menu new tabs option

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When I try to open a new tab, nothing happens. New tabs will open from within a web site but not when I am trying to open a new one of my own.

When I try to open a new tab, nothing happens. New tabs will open from within a web site but not when I am trying to open a new one of my own.

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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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Thanks Tony. Appreciate your help.

Steve G.