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Since the latest update, my computer not only opens a new tab but also opens a new window. How do I stop that?

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when i click on a link, i not only get a new tab opened, but a new window. my settings are for a new tab only. how do i stop the new window from opening? I can't find anything to help me with this problem.

when i click on a link, i not only get a new tab opened, but a new window. my settings are for a new tab only. how do i stop the new window from opening? I can't find anything to help me with this problem.

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What is in the unwanted window?

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The window has what the link was supposed to open in the new tab. The new tab is just the Yahoo search page.

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Type about:addons<enter> in the address bar to open your Add-ons Manager. Hot key; <Control>(Mac=<Command>)<Shift> A)

In the Add-ons Manager, on the left, select Extensions. Remove Yahoo Anything. Now do the same in the computers Programs Folder.

Windows: Start > Control Panel > Uninstall Programs. Mac: Open the "Applications" folder. Linux: Check your user manual.

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TY! I cannot say TY enough. It worked!

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Glad to help. Safe Surfing.

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