I cannot get a new tab to open when I click the + button.

Usually when I click the + button, a new tab would open up. But during the last couple of days it has not worked. I click it and nothing happens. I've searched for a solution, but I can not find one. What do I need to do to correct this problem?

That can a problem with the Ask.com toolbar (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)
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* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]

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This issue can be caused by the Ask.com toolbar (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)
Your system details show that toolbar in the user agent as AskTbX-SD/3.12.2.16749
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*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

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I cannot open a new tab by clicking the + sign in Firefox. This feature works in Chrome and IE.
I have uninstalled and reinstalled Firefox.
I have done all the available updates.
I have done a reboot 2x.
Ctrl T will not open a new tab either; however, I can do a search for something and right click to open in a new tab.
I use the tabs frequently and really miss them.
HELP!!!

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Why can't I get a new tab to open when I click on new tab?

I have tried to click on a new tab and it won't open.
I have tried to press ctrl-T and a new tab won't open.
I have gone to File New Tab and it still will not open.
And nothing seems to be turned off anywhere that I can see on the surface.
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* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]

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I'm hoping someone can help me.
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Try "Ctrl+T" for a new tab.
known to create problems: ask.com & FoxTab
:https://support.mozilla.com/questions/844479

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The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information.
Note: ''This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.''
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#Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
#Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.
Further information can be found in the [[Reset Firefox – easily fix most problems]] article.
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Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).
*Do not click the Reset button on the Safe mode start window or otherwise make changes.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

Why does a new tab not open when I click on it? I have just suffered from searchqu and successfully removed it (fingers crossed) but now I have this issue. Please help?

Since I got infected with searchqu and (hopefully) removed this, when I try and click on the + to open a new tab, nothing happens. I have also tried clicking on file, scrolling to "New Tab" but again nothing happens. However, if I go to file then "New Window" then it will open a new window - but what a nightmare!!! Please can someone help?
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Chelley
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Solved it
Than you very much for your help
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Uninstall the '''''Ask Toolbar'''''. It can cause that problem.
*http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Uninstalling+add-ons
*http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Cannot%20uninstall%20an%20add-on
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_toolbars
*Also see --> https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/908952
If that does not solve the problem:
*See --> [http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes Troubleshooting extensions and themes]
*See --> [http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Troubleshooting+plugins Troubleshooting plugins]
*See --> [http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Basic+Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting]
'''If this reply solves your problem, please click "Solved It" next to this reply when signed-in to the forum.'''
Consider upgrading Firefox; you are using version 3.6.23, the current version is 3.6.25
*See --> https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Updating+Firefox?bl=n&s=update%20automatically
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You may need to update some plug-ins. Check your plug-ins and update as necessary:
*Plug-in check --> http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/
*Adobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Shockwave%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-shockwave Installing ('''''or Updating''''') the Shockwave plugin with Firefox]
*'''''Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape''''': [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20Adobe%20Reader%20plugin%20with%20Firefox#w_installing-and-updating-adobe-reader Installing/Updating Adobe Reader in Firefox]
*'''''Shockwave Flash''''' (Adobe Flash or Flash): [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Managing%20the%20Flash%20plugin#w_updating-flash Updating Flash in Firefox]
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Thanks so much! That worked! I have never posted a question on a forum before, but this will now be my new way to fix problems rather than spend hours trying to figure something out myself!

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