when I load up Firefox I get 2 blank pages instead of one using ubuntu 18.04
The double blank page does not prevent me from searching just annoying - as I have to often delete the second window
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I spoke too soon because when I restarted the problem came back. So I downloaded the version as cor-el suggested and this seems to have solve it. Thanks cor-el
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Type about:preferences#general<enter> in the address bar. [v63+] Type about:preferences#home
There are two settings;
- When Firefox Starts
When the browser is started, what do you want to display? Many of us choose Show My Home Page.
- Home Page
When a new page is opened, what do you want to be displayed?
- Use Current Page. Use what ever page(s) are open at that time.
- Use Bookmark
- Restore To Default. about:home shows a Mozilla home page with tools.
You can use any of these that you wish;
about:home (Firefox default home page), about:newtab (shows the sites most visited), about:blank (a blank page),
or you can enter any webpage or about: page you want.
Preferences are set as follows;-
Homepage and new windows :Blank Page New Tabs : Firefox Home (default)
On start up it should only give one page BUT it gives two
Does the second page have a link?
Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link}
A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?
Try the Firefox version from the official Mozilla server if you currently use a version from the repositories of your Linux distribution.
Thanks Fred that worked - restarted Firefox in Safe Mode without the Addons. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Also thanks to cor-el. First time I have used this community page - but you are all doing a grand job!
Chosen Solution
I spoke too soon because when I restarted the problem came back. So I downloaded the version as cor-el suggested and this seems to have solve it. Thanks cor-el