Why does a new tab (middle click) in a new window open in the original window?
In FF 4 Beta 11 I open a new window, middle click a link in the new window, but the new tab opens on the original window.
Why doesn't it open in the new window?
Are there settings to alter this behaviour?
Chosen solution
Something already has altered the default Firefox behavior. A new tab should open in the same window, not the "original" or a different window.
Do you have that problem when running in the Firefox SafeMode?
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Safe+Mode
Don't select anything right now, just use "Continue in SafeMode."
If not, see this:
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/troubleshooting+extensions+and+theme...
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Chosen Solution
Something already has altered the default Firefox behavior. A new tab should open in the same window, not the "original" or a different window.
Do you have that problem when running in the Firefox SafeMode?
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Safe+Mode
Don't select anything right now, just use "Continue in SafeMode."
If not, see this:
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/troubleshooting+extensions+and+theme...
Thanks. Works as normal in safe mode.
I've had a fiddle with my add-ons and managed to sort the problem.
You're welcome, please mark the thread as Solved.
In 4.0 stable this problem still occurs. I have restarted in safe mode and all new tabs (middle click or right click new tab) open in the original window.
Yes..In firefox4.0 this prob still occurs....clicking on 'open Link in New Tab ' opens the link in a new firefox window
Is there a fix to this? I have just upgraded to FF 4 and if I middle-click on a URL in a window it will open a tab in its parent window and change focus to that window too (bringing back the parent window if it was minimised). FF is near unusable like this.