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Mozilla has no "New Tab" feature at the top where it used to be. I have not turned off this feature and it claims it is still on.

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JCNKE
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When I open Firefox it starts as usual but no there is no button to click to open a new tab. I can open a link in a new tab if I right click on it, but as far as actually opening a fresh, new tab it has nothing for it.

I typed "about:config" into the address bar and searched for "about:newtab.url" and it said "about:newtab" was still listed. The button is missing. I hvae the latest update, but the button did not come with it.

When I open Firefox it starts as usual but no there is no button to click to open a new tab. I can open a link in a new tab if I right click on it, but as far as actually opening a fresh, new tab it has nothing for it. I typed "about:config" into the address bar and searched for "about:newtab.url" and it said "about:newtab" was still listed. The button is missing. I hvae the latest update, but the button did not come with it.

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Hello,

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions and some Preferences.

  • Open websites will not be saved in Firefox versions lower than 25.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.

Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

Thank you.

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user669794
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Hello,

The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions and some Preferences.

  • Open websites will not be saved in Firefox versions lower than 25.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.

Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!

Thank you.

JCNKE
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Thank you so much! Here's to hoping it works!

user669794
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Hello,

I am glad to hear that your problem has been resolved.

If you have not already, please mark this thread as solved by marking the solution.
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I hope you continue using our products and thank you for contacting Mozilla Support.