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I am running Firefox on windows 8.1. Each time Firfox opens the home page, it also opens a separate options tab. how do I stop this additionsal tab from op tab

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Firefox opens an options tab each time I open a new window. How do I stop this?

Firefox opens an options tab each time I open a new window. How do I stop this?

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A new window opens with the home page(s).

You can check the home page setting:

  • Tools > Options > General > Startup: Home page

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

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In Windows 8.1, the home page does not show any pipe symbol. Keeps opening options window when I start Firfox.

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Re-entered home page and this corrected the problem. Thanks for your assistance.

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