Firefox is Opening each new window in new tab even though I have this option turned off

Firefox 6.0.2 on Windows 7.
Under the '''Tools''' menu,''' Options''', '''Tabs''' "tab", I have "''open a new window in a new tab instead''" '''not''' checked.
But, I am opening tabs galore. It is very frustrating. How do I get Firefox to navigate to a new URL in the same Tab so that I can use the back button?
I don't want to open dozens of new tabs as I navigate around in the same site.

You can also try to update to the latest Firefox 14.0.1 version to get the latest bug and security updates.
*Help > About Firefox
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/update-firefox-latest-version

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