I cant open new tabs and instead have to open new windows - vert frustrating

I cannot open new tabs in the firefox browser. (this has only just started happening. previously it worked fine)
I have tried a number of different ways and it doesnt open.
Internet explorer does not have the same problem

Disable the Ask Toolbar extension - it is known to cause a problem with opening new Tabs in Firefox 3.6.13.

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    * Also check your list of extensions, you may be able to uninstall it from there - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Uninstalling+add-ons

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    http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

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