Firefox won't left-click open links in new window
Since I've had Firefox, it's by default opened external links (i.e. something sent in an e-mail, etc.) in a new window by left-clicking. Two days ago it stopped doing that and I can't figure out how to make it work again. I can right click, then scroll down to open in new window or open in new tab, so it's not completely debilitating, but it's the way my kids and I have gotten used to working it, and we'd prefer to keep it that way.
I've already tried disabling add-ons and uninstalling/reinstalling, with no success.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks
Many site issues can be caused by corrupt cookies or cache.<BR><BR>
Clear the Cache<BR>
'''''Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"'''''
<BR><BR>and<BR><BR>
Remove Cookies<BR>'''''Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy.'''''<BR>
Under '''History''', select Firefox will '''Use Custom Settings'''.<BR>
There is a button on the right side called '''Show Cookies'''.<BR><BR>
If there is still a problem,
'''''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode Start Firefox in Safe Mode]'''''
<BR>While you are in safe mode;<BR>
'''''Firefox Options > Advanced > General'''''.<BR>
Look for and turn off '''Use Hardware Acceleration'''.<BR>
Poke around safe web sites and see if there is still a problem. Then restart.
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