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Unable to open new windows in firefox 7.0.1 for OSX even in safe mode.

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I recently upgraded to firefox 7.0.1 and noticed that I am unable to open a new window, view source, or any other action that would open a new window now. I can open new tabs just fine, its just new windows that dont work.

I've tried running firefox in safemode, and the issue occurs there as well.

I recently upgraded to firefox 7.0.1 and noticed that I am unable to open a new window, view source, or any other action that would open a new window now. I can open new tabs just fine, its just new windows that dont work. I've tried running firefox in safemode, and the issue occurs there as well.

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type in the address bar about:config


then press the button i'l be careful i promise


then type in the bar browser.link.open_newwindow


then double click on it and change the value to 2


press OK, exit firefox and restart.



if you have two monitors see:

https://support.mozilla.com/en-us/questions/800070

claLeah reply.


thank you

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Chosen Solution

type in the address bar about:config


then press the button i'l be careful i promise


then type in the bar browser.link.open_newwindow


then double click on it and change the value to 2


press OK, exit firefox and restart.



if you have two monitors see:

https://support.mozilla.com/en-us/questions/800070

claLeah reply.


thank you

Please mark "Solved" the answer that really solve the problem, to help others with a similar problem.

Modified by ideato

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Thanks for the help. I have two monitors so:

https://support.mozilla.com/en-us/questions/800070 claLeah reply.

fixed it for me. Thanks!