Go Recent Folders opens in new window, not the current one

I noticed with Mavericks, when I use Finder>Go>Recent Folders, it opens a new window instead of changing the contents of the currently open window.
Is there a way to get it to work the way it used to?
Also, I thought you could open folders in new tabs automatically.  I have to right click for that option.
In Finder Preferences, I have tried Open folders in tabs instead of new windows both turned on & off.  Nothing changes.
thanks in advance

Surebrec,
'''Update:''' I found this, which you might want to try out before continuing reading: http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-stop-firefox-stealing-window-focus.htm
Basically that would mean the reverse for you.
If that didn't work:
Does this problem appear without you having many applications running at the same time and/or if you have pinned a lot of applications to your Taskbar in Wondows 7?
Some users have reported that this problem manifests itself if the row of icons in the Taskbar simply can't make room for any icons expanding (i.e. new windows in for instance Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer).
If so, you might want to take a look at: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/reset-firefox-easily-fix-most-problems

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