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Opens a current tab in a new window randomly, creating a stack, no such setting or intention to do so

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When I am working on any website & click anywhere on the page, it opens in a new window. I have no such settings and this is a totally unintentional behavior that is exhibited randomly on any site. Any suggestions? Thanks - SG

When I am working on any website & click anywhere on the page, it opens in a new window. I have no such settings and this is a totally unintentional behavior that is exhibited randomly on any site. Any suggestions? Thanks - SG

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Hello Check this support form https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/tab-preferences-and-settings

if you still face problem then do reply

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What is on that new window? An Ad?

You may have ad / mal-ware. Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

Adblock Plus {web link} Blocks annoying video ads on YouTube, Facebook ads, banners and much more. Adblock Plus blocks all annoying ads, and supports websites by not blocking unobtrusive ads by default (configurable).

Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon {web link} Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon extends the blocking functionality of Adblock Plus to those annoying pop-up windows that open on mouse clicks and other user actions.

Forum; Adblock Plus Homepage {web link}

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Hi Fred, No, as I mentioned, my current tab opens up in a new window (not ads)

Hi Muhammad, I am already on the right settings.

Thank you both but my problem still remains.

- SG

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You click in the current tab / window, and that opens a second copy of the current? Or is the current moved to another window?

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac Options)
key, and then starting Firefox. Is the problem still there?