Firefox keeps opening tabs to tell me about add ons!

Since the latest upgrade, when I open Firefox, 5 or 6 other tabs open telling me about the features of add ons. I am so frustrated by this that I have ACTUALLY STOPPED USING FIREFOX!!! Can anyone tell me how to stop this?? It doesn't matter if I click on the icon, or a URL!!

I replied to your second post: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/939617

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'''''If this can happen with Firefox completely closed:'''''
Some malware simply launches pages in your default browser from outside Firefox. Definitely scan for malware using some of the tools listed in our support article: [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]].
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Two parts, keeps opening tab to tell me I'm updated and also a tab for some addon checker, didn't do this before.

First opening tab tells me my firefox is up to date.
Second one is for some kind of addon's checker which doesn't appear to work and opens each time I open firefox. I wish both to go away.

I replied to your second post: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/939617

Firefox is opening websites and suggesting I download add-ons that I don't trust.

Since I updated a few weeks ago Firefox keeps randomly opening browser windows and prompting me to download something called "playmediaplayer" and suggesting I update Java to the latest version. In the past Firefox suggested I disable Java because it was a security risk.
Also I have been getting a ton of pop-ups on every website I go to with the exception of secure banking sites. I am concerned that Firefox is not as secure as it should be or used to be.
It is sick with pop-ups and ad's.

hello, this sounds like a problem possibly caused by malware on your pc. please go to ''firefox > addons > extensions'' & remove any suspicious entries (toolbars, things that you have not installed intentionally, don't know what purpose they serve, etc). also go to the windows control panel / programs and remove all toolbars or potentially unwanted software from there and run a full scan of your system with the security software that you have in place and different other tools like the [http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free free version of malwarebytes] & [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ adwcleaner].
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When I want to mail a web-page or link firefox keeps opening new windows and cannot be stopped.

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You get that problem if you select the Firefox program to handle a file if you get an "open with" dialog.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Firefox+keeps+opening+many+tabs+or+windows

Firefox keeps opening things in new windows

Every time I click to open something in a new tab, it opens in a new window instead. I checked to see if I'd accidentally changed my options to make things open in new windows instead of tabs, but I hadn't. Also, every time I start Firefox, three windows pop up instead of just one. They seem like little things, but it's really irritating.

Hi Fantasmically,
You might want to take a look at [[Firefox keeps opening many tabs or windows]]. It seems to be spot on for the issue you are describing.
You might also want to try starting Firefox in [[Safe Mode]]. If you don't have the issue while all of your add-ons, extensions, and themes are disabled, you can try adding them back in one by one until you find the culprit. You should look at the [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting-extensions-themes Extensions and Themes troubleshooting guide ] and the [[Troubleshooting plugins]] article as well.
Hopefully this helps!

Firefox keeps opening window after window on it's own

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Firefox keeps opening random website on it's own after regular intervals

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Do a malware check with some malware scanning programs on the Windows computer. 
You need to scan with all programs because each program detects different malware. 
Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before doing a scan. 
*http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php - Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
*http://www.superantispyware.com/ - SuperAntispyware
*http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx - Microsoft Safety Scanner
*http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx - Windows Defender: Home Page
*http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html - Spybot Search & Destroy
You can also do a check for a rootkit infection with TDSSKiller.
*http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684
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*"Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked

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My firefox keeps opening new tabs and new windows, takes me to infected wedsites that my norton tells me. What can I do?

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Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
* [http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/ MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware]
* [http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/disinfection/5350 Anti-Rootkit Utility - TDSSKiller]
* [http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/default.aspx Microsoft Safety Scanner]
* [http://general-changelog-team.fr/en/downloads/viewdownload/20-outils-de-xplode/2-adwcleaner AdwCleaner] (for more info, see this [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ alternate AdwCleaner download page])
* [http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro/ Hitman Pro]
* [http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/ ESET Online Scanner]
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Also, if this has been happening since you downloaded Firefox, and you did not download Firefox from the Mozilla website, please uninstall Firefox and download a new copy at:
* https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Or if you need a different localization:
* https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/
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I have " Open a new Tab in the current Window" select in Preferences.
Why then does this version (Version 4) keep opening new Windows, rather than new Tabs in the current Window.
This feature worked fine in 3.6.1.3, but in Version 4, it is a frigging pain in the rigging!
C'mon, Mozilla - time for an URGENT update ...

That issue can be caused by an extension that isn't working properly.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
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*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode

Firefox keeps opening "new tabs" in a whole new firefox session.

OK so this is probably an easy fix but I just had to wipe my comp and I am in the process of getting all my stuff back so my mind is muddled. That's my excuse anyways.
My issue is that when I click "open a new tab" Firefox will open a whole new browsing session instead of just a new tab next to the one I am currently on. I have already tried fixing it by going to options and mucking about the tabs options but nothing seems to be helping it.
Thanks in advance for any help and sorry if this is a repeat question but I couldn't find it on here.
~J~

Do a malware check with some malware scanning programs on the Windows computer. 
Please scan with all programs because each program detects different malware.
Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before doing a scan.
*Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
*SuperAntispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
*Microsoft Safety Scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
*Windows Defender: Home Page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
*Spybot Search & Destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
*AdwCleaner: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/AdwCleaner.shtml
*Kasperky Free Security Scan: http://www.kaspersky.com/security-scan
You can also do a check for a rootkit infection with TDSSKiller.
*Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller: http://support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446
See also:
*"Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked
If using various malware scanners does not fix it or if you are blocked from installing those scanners then ask advice at a forum that specializes in malware removal.
*http://forums.majorgeeks.com/index.php - MajorGeeks Support Forums
*http://www.security-forums.com/index.php - WindowSecurity.com Security Forums
*http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums - Bleeping Computer Forums

Firefox keeps opening in a new tab

I continuously have to disable the option within Firefox to open new windows in a new tab instead.
This seems to work properly for an intermittent amount of time and then randomly, I'll click a link and instead of being redirected to a new window, the URL will be displayed in a new tab instead.
I'll then repeat the process of going to tools -> options -> and unchecking the option for opening in a new tab.
This process will then be good for an undisclosed amount of time before reoccurring. Is there something wrong here or is there some tweak that I can do to only allow new windows?
I only really enjoy tabbed browsing when I explicitly want a tab. Otherwise when I click links I like them to open in new windows instead of tabs.

Hi,
Please check if there are more than one entry in '''Tools''' ('''Alt''' + '''T''') > '''Options''' > '''General''' > '''Home Page:'''.
Useful links:
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options%20window All about Tools > Options]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/About:config Going beyond Tools > Options - about:config]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/About:config_entries about:config Entries]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Page%20Info%20window Page Info] Tools (Alt + T) > Page Info, Right-click > View Page Info
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Keyboard%20shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Viewing%20video%20in%20Firefox%20without%20a%20plugin Viewing Video without Plugins]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox Firefox Profile Folder & Files]
[https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Command_Line_Options#Browser Firefox Commands]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Basic%20Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/common-questions-after-upgrading-firefox-36 After Upgrading]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Safe%20Mode Safe Mode]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Problematic_extensions Problematic Extensions]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting%20extensions%20and%20themes Troubleshooting Extensions and Themes]
[https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting%20plugins Troubleshooting Plugins]
[http://kb.mozillazine.org/Testing_plugins Testing Plugins]

Firefox continually opens tabs about latest updated add-ons

Every time I open/start Firefox, in addition to my previously opened tabs (if any), it opens (or has started opening) an additional... 4-7 tabs...
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/33.1/whatsnew/?oldversion=31.0
http://update.downloadhelper.net/index.html
http://fnvfox.appspot.com/thankyou.html
http://www.clickvideodownload.com/getting_started.php
http://inbasic.net/index.html?v=3.9.3&p=3.9.1&type=upgrade
http://fvdconverter.com/page/welcome-firefox
The "Mozilla Firefox Start Page"
and (sometimes?) a "New Tab" consosting of the 'most frequent' pages...*
* Refuses t update itself...Such as whe/if I unpin previously pinned sites in order to re-arrange them... [<places 1, 4,5,6 pinned> ...adjust it by unpinning 4-6 and re-pin them in/to places 2-4>]... Every time FF closes and re-opens, it resets to the previous 1,4,5,6 pins, with the EXACT SAME pages in the unpinned places... Deleting and repinning, or changing up the pinned pages does nothing for the long run...when the browser ENDS and stats up again...Back to the previous "setup"
Wanting/needing help getting it to STOP opening the unwanted "thank you for updating / latest changes to" tabs, and updating the most recent tabs/sites collection.

1. Start Firefox
* Done
2. Close the unwanted tabs
* Done
3. Wait 2 minutes
* Done...repeatedly to the point that there's been -HOURS- between FF sessions.
4. Restart Firefox and see if the tabs still appear on startup.
* Done, and -YES-
I have attached a number of images.. They are as follows:
FF_BEFORE_restart.png -- Showing the current tabs opened, also depicting the "New Tab" window and it's 'speed dial' offering of most viewed pages
FF_ADJUSTED_Speed_Dial_window.png -- Showing (generally) how I put my speed dial windows.
FF_AFTER_Restart.png -- FireFox AFTER closing it and restarting it.
FF_RESET-Speed_Dial_Window.png -- The New Tab tab/window as it appears after adjusting, de-cluttering and "prettyfying" it.
You CAN ignore the 2nd & 4th pictures, as that problem isn't immediatly important...But yes, so far, closing the "excess" tabs, closing [waiting] and re-starting does nothing other than starts FF, closes the tabs, and restarts the browser...Only to have the annoyingly unwanted tabs in question reappear.

Firefox keeps opening tabs to tell me about add ons!

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