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How do I stop all tab group windows cascade open when new page is started

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Upgrade to latest Firefox version two days ago, and now whenever I start a NEW PAGE, all tabbed pages cascade onscreen, ie "open link in new window" brings up all tab groups on toolbar.

This has never been a problem - I "save" windows in Tab Groups on my toolbar, and bring up a Group for reference during the day.

Something in the new download has altered my settings, and I cannot find how to keep the tabbed window groups from cascading onscreen, and having to constantly minimise them.

Upgrade to latest Firefox version two days ago, and now whenever I start a NEW PAGE, all tabbed pages cascade onscreen, ie "open link in new window" brings up all tab groups on toolbar. This has never been a problem - I "save" windows in Tab Groups on my toolbar, and bring up a Group for reference during the day. Something in the new download has altered my settings, and I cannot find how to keep the tabbed window groups from cascading onscreen, and having to constantly minimise them.

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cor-el
cor-el
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Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).

yawn
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Many thanks for this suggestion cor-el - have found the problem!

I use Avira Anti-Virus, and earlier in the week, simultaneous with the Firefox recent upgrade, they installed a "helpful" toolbar app that appears to be the culprit - it's gone, and so is the annoying tab problem.

Best Wishes, and thanks again!

cor-el
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You're welcome