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How do I open a new tab? None of the options work for me.

I've tried: 1. Clicking the "+" icon next to my current tab 2. Going to "File -> New Tab" 3. Using the "Ctrl - T" keyboard shortcut 4. Restarting Firefox 5. Restarting my computer (Windows 7 laptop) 6. Downloading all possible updates -> Restarting my computer ... Opening a link on the current web page DOES work...

I've tried: 1. Clicking the "+" icon next to my current tab 2. Going to "File -> New Tab" 3. Using the "Ctrl - T" keyboard shortcut 4. Restarting Firefox 5. Restarting my computer (Windows 7 laptop) 6. Downloading all possible updates -> Restarting my computer ... Opening a link on the current web page DOES work...

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The Ask Toolbar has been causing that in the Firefox 3.6.13+ versions. Uninstall that extension.

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

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FoxTab extension causes that problem

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The Ask Toolbar has been causing that in the Firefox 3.6.13+ versions. Uninstall that extension.

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