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tabs not functioning

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For Firefox only, i cannot open a new tab, cannot close an open tab, and cannot switch tabs through clicking. I have to use ctrl (shift)+tab and ctrl+f4 to close, and i cannot remember the open new tab shortcut. Internet explorer does not have this problem so i don't believe it's a computer issue. This problem is only for tabs, i can click on bookmarks, add-ons, and everything else in the toolbar. Is there a way to fix this issue or do i have to reinstall firefox?

For Firefox only, i cannot open a new tab, cannot close an open tab, and cannot switch tabs through clicking. I have to use ctrl (shift)+tab and ctrl+f4 to close, and i cannot remember the open new tab shortcut. Internet explorer does not have this problem so i don't believe it's a computer issue. This problem is only for tabs, i can click on bookmarks, add-ons, and everything else in the toolbar. Is there a way to fix this issue or do i have to reinstall firefox?

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Start Firefox in Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode to check if one of the extensions or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).