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Firefox opens a new window called "shortcut to ...." at random times

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matt077
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Hi all

I've found over the pass few days that at random times when firefox is open, it opens a new window called "Shortcut to .....". i cant see the new window tho can see it from the bottom windows bar

Any one else seen this?

Thanks

Hi all I've found over the pass few days that at random times when firefox is open, it opens a new window called "Shortcut to .....". i cant see the new window tho can see it from the bottom windows bar Any one else seen this? Thanks

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matt077
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Below is a print screen of this

Thanks

cor-el
cor-el
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You may have set a download action to open a link in Firefox instead of to an external program.

Try to delete the mimeTypes.rdf file in the Firefox Profile Folder to reset all file actions.

You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:

  • Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder