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I'm running firefox 3.6.18 and after the latest windows xp update, I do not get a new tab when I click on the "+" button to get a new tab. A new tab is inserted when I open clik on a link form something in the current window.

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windows xp pro version 2002 SP 3. firefox 3.6.18

windows xp pro version 2002 SP 3. firefox 3.6.18

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This issue can be caused by the Ask.com toolbar (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)

Your system details show that toolbar in the user agent as AskTbAD2/3.12.2.16749

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cor-el
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This issue can be caused by the Ask.com toolbar (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)

Your system details show that toolbar in the user agent as AskTbAD2/3.12.2.16749

wofat21
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Cor-el,

Thanks. your post was the problem. I un-installed the Ask toolbar and I am able to add new tabs.

cor-el
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You're welcome