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Why does Fiefox require me to click allow when opening a new page?

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rivera39
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When I try to open a new page, Firefox requires that I click the "allow" button below the toolbar in order to proceed. This is new (within the last few weeks).

When I try to open a new page, Firefox requires that I click the "allow" button below the toolbar in order to proceed. This is new (within the last few weeks).

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cor-el
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This?

See: Firefox > Preferences > Advanced > General : Accessibility : [ ] "Warn me when web sites try to redirect or reload the page"

See also: http://kb.mozillazine.org/accessibility.blockautorefresh