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How do i get firefox to not open an tabs or new windows when clicking a link

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tewell3
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Iv tried safe mode, disabling add ons and everything. Theres no option in the menu to not open tabs when i click a link its verry annoying . If i click a google link it opens a new tab. I dont want that to get it clear with you guys is there a option in the about:config to disable that?

Iv tried safe mode, disabling add ons and everything. Theres no option in the menu to not open tabs when i click a link its verry annoying . If i click a google link it opens a new tab. I dont want that to get it clear with you guys is there a option in the about:config to disable that?

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tewell3
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I figured it out anyone with this problem look at the picture.

Go to about:config and follow the instructions in the picture

cor-el
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