Firefox 6.0.2 is no longer opening links from other programs even with all extensions disabled

Firefox updated to 6.0.2 last night and now it will not open any links from outside programs. When you click the hyperlink, the window flashes but Firefox does not respond. I have disabled all extensions, it did not affect the issues.
Also with this update, I am unable to use Synergy, Firefox locks the cursor to one computer and will not let it move to another.

I am having the same problem with Firefox version 8.0.1. I checked addons and they are up to date. When I make Chrome my default browser hyperlinks work fine to Chrome.
Tim Lorang

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Please excuse me if a make a few mistakes, I am French ;)
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