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Can't add new tabs, either from the File menu or clicking on the plus (+) sign...

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Ever since I upgraded to v3.6.13, I cannot add another tab by clicking the Plus (+) sign or going to the File menu and clicking New Tab. The only way a new Tab is created is if you are on a site that opens a link in a new tab... I never had this problem before...

Ever since I upgraded to v3.6.13, I cannot add another tab by clicking the Plus (+) sign or going to the File menu and clicking New Tab. The only way a new Tab is created is if you are on a site that opens a link in a new tab... I never had this problem before...

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Try uninstalling the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and the current version of Firefox.

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Try uninstalling the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and the current version of Firefox.

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Thanks, that did the trick. I uninstalled the Ask toolbar and I'm back in business.

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You're welcome

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Could you tell me how to uninstall the ask toolbar please, I have the same problem. Thanks

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Click on Tools in the menu bar. Click on Add-ons. Find the Ask Toolbar add-on. Click uninstall.

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Thanks very much it was driving me mad! Easy when you know how hey!

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I don't have the Ask Toolbar nor the + sign. How do oI get the + sign back?