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when I want to use "send link" Firefox opens several tabs none stop

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DoogieHowser
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Every time we want to "send link" from the file menu, Firefox opens several tabs and the only way to stop is force quit. Why does this happen and how can we fix it. tks Doug

Every time we want to "send link" from the file menu, Firefox opens several tabs and the only way to stop is force quit. Why does this happen and how can we fix it. tks Doug

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TonyE
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This can happen if the "Mailto" protocol has been set to "Use Firefox". For details of how to fix this see the "Change the action for a content type" section of https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+keeps+opening+many+tabs+or+windows