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Why does my gmail open in a different tab whenever I first open Firefox?

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ItalianHunk
ItalianHunk

I recently did a recovery on my laptop. Now, every time I open Firefox, my Gmail opens in a different tab at the same time. Only happens with Firefox. Not Chrome or Explorer.

I recently did a recovery on my laptop. Now, every time I open Firefox, my Gmail opens in a different tab at the same time. Only happens with Firefox. Not Chrome or Explorer.

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Type about:config<enter> in the address bar. If a warning screen comes up, press the Be Careful button. At the top of the screen is a search bar. Type browser.startup.homepage

What is the value? Right-click and select Reset to restore its default value; about:home

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FredMcD
FredMcD

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Type about:config<enter> in the address bar. If a warning screen comes up, press the Be Careful button. At the top of the screen is a search bar. Type browser.startup.homepage

What is the value? Right-click and select Reset to restore its default value; about:home

ItalianHunk
ItalianHunk Question owner

FredMcD said

Type about:config<enter> in the address bar. If a warning screen comes up, press the Be Careful button. At the top of the screen is a search bar. Type browser.startup.homepage What is the value? Right-click and select Reset to restore its default value; about:home

You're a Genius! I've been trying to figure this out for 2 days. Thanks!!!!

FredMcD
FredMcD

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