We're calling on all EU-based Mozillians with iOS or iPadOS devices to help us monitor Apple’s new browser choice screens. Join the effort to hold Big Tech to account!

Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

Firefox opens in duplicate when I click on an email web link, though not when I open Firefox direct.

  • 1 reply
  • 2 have this problem
  • 2 views
  • Last reply by cor-el

DGWeale
DGWeale
more options

I have an iMac with OS 10.5.8 and have Firefox set as my default browser. If I change to Safari, I don't have this problem.

I've found I can avoid it simply by control/clicking "Open link", rather than just clicking the link.

It's not the end of the world, just an annoying niggle.

I have an iMac with OS 10.5.8 and have Firefox set as my default browser. If I change to Safari, I don't have this problem. I've found I can avoid it simply by control/clicking "Open link", rather than just clicking the link. It's not the end of the world, just an annoying niggle.

All Replies (1)

cor-el
cor-el
  • Moderator
  • Top 10 Contributor
more options

That is a bug on Mac

Bug 531552 Firefox 3.6b opens two windows when opening external links

(please do not comment in bug reports)