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Firefox 3.6.15, Windows 7, clicking on New Tab does not work -- what's the solution?

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GoldenGal
GoldenGal
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When I click directly on the + tab at the right of the tabs ("Open a new tab") nothing happens. When I R-click the mouse while hovering over the + tab and select New Tab, nothing happens. In other words, I cannot use the multi-tab capability of Firefox...any ideas on how to fix this?

When I click directly on the + tab at the right of the tabs ("Open a new tab") nothing happens. When I R-click the mouse while hovering over the + tab and select New Tab, nothing happens. In other words, I cannot use the multi-tab capability of Firefox...any ideas on how to fix this?

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TonyE
TonyE
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Try uninstalling the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and Firefox that prevents new tabs from being opened.

tonyharvey
tonyharvey
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Problem solved - many thanks

Wolf
Wolf
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I had the same problem using Firefox 3.6.15 under Windows XP - your suggestion to remove the Ask toolbar (I removed it via the menue "Extras - Add-ons") helped. Thank you.