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Firefox opens multiple tabs uncontrollably.

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AnonymousUser
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Firefox opens multiple tabs uncontrollably when I try to open any php file.

This happened

Not sure how often

== I suspect I ignorantly altered some settings

Firefox opens multiple tabs uncontrollably when I try to open any php file. == This happened == Not sure how often == I suspect I ignorantly altered some settings

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cor-el
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See Firefox repeatedly opens empty tabs or windows after you click on a link

You can have infinite tabs opening if you have selected Firefox as the application to handle a file if you get an Open with download window. Firefox should not be selected as the application to handle a file and you have to remove the action that is associated with that file type.

You can delete mimeTypes.rdf in the Profile Folder to reset all actions or set that action in Tools > Options > Applications to 'Always Ask'.

See http://kb.mozillazine.org/File_types_and_download_actions ("File handling in Firefox 3 and SeaMonkey 2" and "Reset Download Actions")

CracksisT
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It worked for me when I deleted the mimeTypes.rdf file (just make sure you're in the right folder)