I have saved URL files on an external drive. In FF19, clicking them would open them in the existing window, new tab. In FF20, they open a whole new window.
I have toggled "browser.link.open_newwindow.override.external" to "3". I have toggled "services.sync.prefs.sync.browser.link.open_newwindow" to "false". I have "open new windows in a new tab instead" checked.
If the current open window is in Private Mode, the selected external link will open in Non-Private. This just started with the latest update. I have wiped and reinstalled FF fresh, deleted all known directories before re-installation.
I have toggled "browser.link.open_newwindow.override.external" to "3".
I have toggled "services.sync.prefs.sync.browser.link.open_newwindow" to "false".
I have "open new windows in a new tab instead" checked.
If the current open window is in Private Mode, the selected external link will open in Non-Private. This just started with the latest update. I have wiped and reinstalled FF fresh, deleted all known directories before re-installation.
All Replies (3)
Known response with external links while in PB mode in Firefox 20.
- bug 829180 - Externally opened urls may open in private browsing windows
- Bug 856839 - External Links Always Open in A New Non-Private Window
(please do not comment in bug reports: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/page.cgi?id=etiquette.html)
Thanks to the both of you. I will wait for a new release.