Add-ons webpage keeps opening

Since I upgraded to Firefox 4 last weekend, the add-ons page keeps opening in a new tab - usually when I first launch Firefox but also when I visit other websites.

It's possible that the page is included in the home page setting.
Have a look at the illustration here and compare it with your own configuration:
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/How%20to%20set%20the%20home%20page?s=home+page&as=s#w_set-more-than-one-website-as-your-home-page How to setup more than one homepage]

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    Nevermind, found the culprit: Tab Mix plus! Everything is fine again!

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  • I just updated to Firefox 4.0 and how do I change the Add-ons window from opening in a tab (I prefer the old window style)?

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    I'm sorry to hear that you have so many issues. What version of Firefox were you using before?
    The double title bar issue has been identified as an issue with the Tax Mix Plus extension but it doesn't affect everyone, it's an interaction with something else (not exactly clear what, although Norton Toolbar was mentioned in one thread).
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    When ever I try to open the Add-ons menu under Tools on my firefox, it keeps freezing. I also noticed that my time clock that is normally on the bottom right of my firefox window is no longer there either.

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    ''arcadiune [[#question-1052917|said]]''
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    Whenever I launch Firefox or open a new tab, the add-ons page opens. This has been happening since I updated to Firefox 4 a few days ago. I've tried disabling all the add-ons I have but it makes no difference. I've also turned off updates for add-ons, that didn't help either.
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    I replied to your second post: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/939617

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