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New tab doesn't open after the latest update

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When I try to open a new tab nothing happens. I like to open a new tab before going to my bookmarks and opening one, so I can still have email open in one tab and other websites in other tabs. I can't open blank tabs now.

When I try to open a new tab nothing happens. I like to open a new tab before going to my bookmarks and opening one, so I can still have email open in one tab and other websites in other tabs. I can't open blank tabs now.

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Uninstall the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and Firefox that prevents new tabs from being opened.

There are a couple of places to check for the Ask toolbar:

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Uninstall the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and Firefox that prevents new tabs from being opened.

There are a couple of places to check for the Ask toolbar:

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Yes, that worked! Thanks Tony! KathyS