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I am not able to open another Tab

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in the past few days my option to open a new tab either by pressing on the "tag" or by "cntrl+t" or even going to "file" and selecting "open new tab". This is extremely annoying. Please help.

in the past few days my option to open a new tab either by pressing on the "tag" or by "cntrl+t" or even going to "file" and selecting "open new tab". This is extremely annoying. Please help.

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Un-install the Ask Toolbar until Ask fixes the problem with their toolbar that is causing that issue.




You need to update the following. The Plugin version(s) shown below was/were submitted with your question and is/are out of date. You should update to avoid known security issues with the version(s) you have installed. Click on "More system info..." to the right of your question to see what was included with your question.

  • Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.5
  1. Check your plugin versions on either of the following links':
  2. Update Shockwave for Director
    • NOTE: this is not the same as Shockwave Flash; this installs the Shockwave Player.
    • Use Firefox to download and SAVE the installer to your hard drive from the link in the article below (Desktop is a good place so you can find it).
    • When the download is complete, exit Firefox (File > Exit)
    • locate and double-click in the installer you just downloaded, let the install complete.
    • Restart Firefox and check your plugins again.
    • Download link and more information: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Shockwave+plugin+with+Firefox
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Thank you for the help. That fixed it right away!

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You are welcome.

So that other users can find solutions to previously asked Firefox support questions, please take a couple of minutes to return to the forum, sign in and click "Solved" next my answer. Thanks.