After downloading Firefox 7.0.1, my tabs will randomly move to a new window. Very annoying-how can I fix it? Thanks!

This problem only started after updating Firefox to 7.0.1--
When I'm browsing the internet, the tab I'm on will randomly move to a new window. It's very random and very annoying. Please help me to make it stop!
Thanks!

Are you inadvertently using "tab tearing". If you drag a tab below the tabs bar and then release it it will create a new window moving the tab to it -- not a new feature. There is no animation or symbol attached to cursor -- at least not for me.
I put up with it and generally see it happen as tabs will widen, or my tabs counter will reduce.
bug489729 (Disable detach and tear off tab) :: Add-ons for Firefox
*https://addons.mozilla.orgfirefox/addon/bug489729-disable-detach-and-t/

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