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I can't open new tabs by clicking on the plus sign, or in file new tab

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john1066
john1066

Whereas previously it was possible to open a new tab by clicking on the "plus" sign at the right of the last open tab, or by selecting "file" and "new tab", neither of these options work. New tabs will open for a new webpage, but a "blank" will not appear.

Whereas previously it was possible to open a new tab by clicking on the "plus" sign at the right of the last open tab, or by selecting "file" and "new tab", neither of these options work. New tabs will open for a new webpage, but a "blank" will not appear.

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You're welcome

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cor-el
cor-el
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This issue can be caused by the Ask.com toolbar (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)

Your system details show that toolbar in the user agent as AskTbBLPV5/3.13.1.18107

john1066
john1066 Question owner

Thanks - deleted the Ask toolbar, it got included in a download, and I didn't uncheck the box - many thanks.

John

cor-el
cor-el
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You're welcome

Carcarah
Carcarah

I solved the problem removing Favicon Picker

Otterpilot
Otterpilot

UNINSTALL the ASK.com toolbar! ... It just now worked for me! ... Thanks!

john1066
john1066 Question owner

Yes, worked for me too, thanks