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How do I stop multiple tabs from opening on startup?

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BCCJULI
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When I open my Firefox browser I get two extra tabs opening. The tabs aren't pinned. When I restart with add ons disabled they don't open but I have no idea what's causing it. I don't have any extra add ons installed. I have tried to do a fresh install of Firefox and that didn't help, I don't understand why this is happening all of the sudden. It's extremely annoying! I'm using Windows 10 OS

When I open my Firefox browser I get two extra tabs opening. The tabs aren't pinned. When I restart with add ons disabled they don't open but I have no idea what's causing it. I don't have any extra add ons installed. I have tried to do a fresh install of Firefox and that didn't help, I don't understand why this is happening all of the sudden. It's extremely annoying! I'm using Windows 10 OS

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You can check the home page setting.

Firefox supports multiple home pages separated by '|' (pipe) symbols.

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FredMcD
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BCCJULI said

When I restart with add ons disabled they don't open . . .

It could be the work of one of your add-ons.

Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open your Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control> (Mac=<Command>) <Shift> A)

In the Add-ons Manager, on the left, select Extensions. Disable a few add-ons, then Restart Firefox.

Some added toolbar and anti-virus add-ons are known to cause Firefox issues. Disable All Of them.

If the problem continues, disable some more (restarting FF). Continue until the problem is gone. After, you know what group is causing the issue. Re-enable the last group ONE AT A TIME (restarting FF) until the problem returns.

Once you think you found the problem, disable that and re-enable all the others, then restart again. Let us know who the suspect is, detective.

cor-el
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You can check the home page setting.

Firefox supports multiple home pages separated by '|' (pipe) symbols.

BCCJULI
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cor-el said

You can check the home page setting. Firefox supports multiple home pages separated by '|' (pipe) symbols.

This solved the problem. Thanks!

Shadow110
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Hi, please mark the Solution that Solved your Issue so others can find.