I'm using Firefox 3.6.11 and it has stoped opening a new tab when I ctrl-click. I've recently updated AVG - could this have affected it?

The AVG installation included a "safe search" and "security toolbar". Otherwise no changes to previous config that I know of (!)
If I hold down Ctrl when clicking on a link no new tab opens ad i just link to the new site on the currently open tab.
How can I get Ctrl-click to work again?
Thanks

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