double window
recently when opening a new URL the browser puts the new window in a partially visible window on the left of the original window. The partial window is not wanted. I want all windows to open in their own space/tab or a new window. What must I change to fix this?
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Opening in the side bar is the default for bookmarks that are created via a link or button on a website.
You can check the Properties of a bookmark via the right-click context menu in the side bar (Ctrl+B; Cmd+B on Mac).
In the Bookmarks Manager (Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks) you can click the More button in the Details pane at the bottom right.
Make sure that "Load this bookmark in the side bar" is not selected.
Thanks Co-rel...apparently my main problem was not knowing the proper name for the extra window. It took way too long to find that the correct name was "sidebar" instead of "double window". About your suggestion to use the bookmarks manager (Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks) sorry but my firefox 5 does not have that feature by that name or location. It would be helpful to find it as I do have one web page that continues to load in the sidebar and I have not figured out how to stop it. I will use cntr-b as a handy way to open the bookmarks column. Thanks again for the help.
Sorry about the confusion.
"Bookmarks > Organize Bookmarks" has been renamed to "Show All Bookmarks" in Firefox 4 and later.
When i start the first browser, it's all fine, but while the first window is open, any other new window i open looks like the image below, the bookmark toolbar is not there,(even if it's clicked on) to get it back, i have to view, unselec bookmark, then view again, select toolbar.. i also get 2 close red box "x" the inner one is useless, and does nothing. and i also get a firefox orange box to left corner.. very annoying.. Any one else getting this problem? I have uninstall and reinstall firefox 5 3 times all ready.. i have also uninstall without saving preferences... getting annoyed.. any one? annyone?
Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
- Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
- https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
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I have this exact same problem. Have you found any solution?
sure thing! In Firefox 5 The "double window" is actually called a "sidebar". that is the clue that I did not have for awhile. At the top of the home page of firefox see the "view" link at the top left, third one over (file,edit,view.....). click on "view" for a drop-down window. If the sidebar link is checked that will open a "double window". If you do not want the "double window" just unclick the sidebar selection. That should do it for you. Best, RJ