https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/pop-blocker-settings-exceptions-troubleshooting

Start Firefox in <b>Troubleshoot Mode</b> to check if one of the extensions ("3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Extensions) or if <b>hardware acceleration</b> or if <b>userChrome.css/userContent.css</b> is causing the problem. *switch to the Default System theme: "3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Themes *do NOT click the "Refresh Firefox" button on the Troubleshoot Mode start window *https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/diagnose-firefox-issues-using-troubleshoot-mode *https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-extensions-themes-to-fix-problems Some security software also can block pop-ups.