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New tabs loading in foreground despite preferences.

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All of a sudden, I've found that control-clicking to open a new tab results in it opening in the foreground. I've got my preferences set otherwise, and can't seem to really figure this out. I haven't installed or updated anything recently that prompted this, so I know it's not an add-on issue. It only occurs when opening the second tab. If I've already got one open, tabs open correctly.

Anyone having this issue or have an idea for fixing it?

All of a sudden, I've found that control-clicking to open a new tab results in it opening in the foreground. I've got my preferences set otherwise, and can't seem to really figure this out. I haven't installed or updated anything recently that prompted this, so I know it's not an add-on issue. It only occurs when opening the second tab. If I've already got one open, tabs open correctly. Anyone having this issue or have an idea for fixing it?

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This issue can be caused by an extension (try DivX HiQ) or plugin that isn't working properly.

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cor-el
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This issue can be caused by an extension (try DivX HiQ) or plugin that isn't working properly.

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user35827
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That solved it, although I've found that safe mode would still reproduce the problem at times. Confusing, but an easy fix for an add-on that I don't use anyway.