Neither CTRL T or clicking on the blank tab button opens a new tab.

I am running Windows 7 and for the last few days, since the latest update on Tuesday morning, I have not been able to open a blank tab in FIREFOX 3.6. Last night I uninstalled FIREFOX and then downloaded it. Still I can not get a blank tab to open.

Try disabling the Ask Toolbar extension.

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I cannot open a new tab using the + or Ctrl T or from the file menu. The only way to open a new tab is to click a link. How do I fix this?

The only way to open a new tab is to click a link like in an email, or right click to tell it to open a new tab. When I click the + or Ctrl T nothing happens.

Uninstall the Ask toolbar and it should work again. There is a compatibility issue with the Ask toolbar and Firefox that prevents new tabs from being opened.
There are a couple of places to check for the Ask toolbar:
* Check the Windows Control panel for the Ask Toolbar - http://about.ask.com/apn/toolbar/docs/default/faq/en/ff/index.html#na4
* Also check your list of extensions, you may be able to uninstall it from there - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Uninstalling+add-ons

Can't open new tab by going to file/new tab (or CTRL+T or clicking on the new tab field). Only way is to right click on a link and choose open in new tab.

Can't open new tab by going to file/new tab (or CTRL+T or clicking on the new tab field). Only way is to right click on a link and choose open in new tab.

Hello,
'''Try Firefox Safe Mode''' to see if the problem goes away. Safe Mode is a troubleshooting mode, which disables most add-ons.
''(If you're not using it, switch to the Default theme.)''
* You can open Firefox 4.0+ in Safe Mode by holding the '''Shift''' key when you open the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut.
* Or open the Help menu and click on the '''Restart with Add-ons Disabled...''' menu item while Firefox is running.
''Once you get the pop-up, just select "'Start in Safe Mode"''
'''''If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode''''', your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to figure out which one. Please follow the [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]] article for that.
''To exit the Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before opening Firefox for normal use again.''
''When you figure out what's causing your issues, please let us know. It might help other users who have the same problem.''
Thank you.

When I try to open a new tab using the "+" on the toolbar, nothing happens. Even trying to use the cntl t to open a new tab does not work. To open a new tab, I must right click on a hyperlink. how can I correct this? Using Firefox 3.6.18

When I try to open a new tab using the "+" on the toolbar, nothing happens. Even trying to use the cntl t to open a new tab does not work. To open a new tab, I must right click on a hyperlink. how can I correct this? Using Firefox 3.6.18

The Ask Toolbar is causing that in the Firefox 3.6.13+ versions. Uninstall that extension.
There are a couple of places to check for the Ask toolbar:
* Check the Windows Control panel for the Ask Toolbar - http://about.ask.com/apn/toolbar/docs/default/faq/en/ff/index.html#na4
* Also check your list of extensions, you may be able to uninstall it from there - https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Uninstalling+add-ons

There is a problem when i click the "+" tab to "open a new tab" nothing happens. It use to open new tabs and now it does nothing.

There is a problem when i click the "+" tab to "open a new tab" nothing happens. It use to open new tabs and now it does nothing. Even when i go to "File" and "New Tab" it still does nothing. The only time i can get a new tab to open is if i go to "Help" and click "Firefox Help" then a new tab with firefox help opens.

Hi, were you able to resolve your problem? If so, please mark this question as '''Solved'''. Thanks !

The "plus" sign for opening a new tab disappeared. what happened?

the "plus" sign for opening a new tab disappeared. what happened? how can this be fixed?

hello, can you try to replicate this behaviour when you launch firefox in safe mode once? if not, maybe an addon is interfering here...
[[Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems]]

Hello! Help me please, I have a problem with the program occurred after the upgrade to version 3. 6. 16, namely by pressing the button 'Open a new tab' nothing happens. ?

Hello! Help me please, I have a problem with the program occurred after the upgrade to version 3. 6. 16, namely by pressing the button 'Open a new tab' nothing happens. ?

This issue can be caused by the Ask.com toolbar (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)
See:
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]

I can't open new tabs by clicking on the plus sign, or in file new tab

Whereas previously it was possible to open a new tab by clicking on the "plus" sign at the right of the last open tab, or by selecting "file" and "new tab", neither of these options work. New tabs will open for a new webpage, but a "blank" will not appear.

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 AskTbBLPV5/3.13.1.18107
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

Firefox is not letting me open another tab when I click the 'new tab' button. It says 'done' in the corner, but never opens a new tab.

Firefox is not letting me open another tab when I click the button or the 'new tab' in file. I have restarted my computer, installed an update, and I still have the same problem browsing.

In past threads, this problem has been linked with the Ask toolbar.
[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/784371 I can't open a new tab anymore; what happened? | Firefox Support Forum | Firefox Help]
[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/788008 New tab button does not work, nor does "Open New Tab" toolbar icon. | Firefox Support Forum | Firefox Help]
And several users mentioned a link between Foxit Reader and Ask toolbar:
[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/786427 "Open a new tab" is not working in Firefox 3.6.13 on WindowXP NT | Firefox Support Forum | Firefox Help]
[http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/794912 I can't open a new tab | Firefox Support Forum | Firefox Help]

I keep getting redirects if I click on a link. If I click the same link with open in new tab or window it opens fine.

I get redirects always in current open page. If I click a link and say open in new tab or new window it does not redirect. I've noticed explorer is now advertising built in software to eliminate someone hijacking their browser. If I have to keep searching for tools to clean registry's and browser issues -- I may have to switch back to Explorer or Chrome. Lately my Firefox which I'm most used to is driving me nuts... Why can't you guys provide a tool that cleans the adware, hijacks, etc off the browser? I even downloaded the latest version and I'm still having the same problem-- seems the hijack to redirect remains......

Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/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
Do a malware check with some malware scanning programs on the Windows computer. 
Please scan with all programs because each program detects different malware.
Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before doing a scan.
*Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
*SuperAntispyware: http://www.superantispyware.com/
*Microsoft Safety Scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
*Windows Defender: Home Page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
*Spybot Search & Destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
*AdwCleaner: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Removal-Tools/AdwCleaner.shtml
*Kasperky Free Security Scan: http://www.kaspersky.com/security-scan
You can also do a check for a rootkit infection with TDSSKiller.
*Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller: http://support.kaspersky.com/5350?el=88446
See also:
*"Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked

I click on the plus symble next to a tab, to open a new tab, the plus symble turns blue, but nothing happens. Why?

I want to open a new tab, I click on the PLUS next to the last tab opened, it turns blue, but does nothing. No new tab is open

Caused by the Ask Toolbar extension in Firefox 3.6.13+, disable that extension or un-install it.

How do i set what opens when I click on the "+" tab and open a new tab?

I installed some sw for a camcorder and it changed something in FF. Now everytime I open a new tab, I get sent to this page;
http://www.somoto.com/441/%7B9149BBF6-F330-44B5-8E1C-F9F70DD50517%7D?s_src=newtab
How do I set it to not go anywhere when I open a new tab

Not the home page, it is a new tab, but will most likely need cleaning up ''after'' fixing source of problem.
If you have an extension named "NewStart" uninstall it (question [https://support.mozilla.com/questions/856436 856436]). If you don't you will have to identify the cause of the problem.
After it is uninstalled check your about config filtering on '''somoto''' note any legitimate items seen there such as your old home page make a note, then delete every item with '''somoto''' (unless listed with a lot of other sites, such as sites to be blocked in the values, see Xircal's replies in [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/856436 856436])
Also see pictures with [https://support.mozilla.com/questions/812137 812378]
Fix your homepage afterwards
:https://support.mozilla.com/kb/How+to+set+the+home+page
If you have the Adblock Plus extension create a filter to prevent bringing up that site again create a filter. "||somoto.com/^" (without the quotes)
:See http://www.mozillazine.com/Adblock
Probably have no effect on this but do make sure that you have
:'''Tools > Options > Security'''
:[x] Warn me when sites try to install add-ons
:[x] Block reported attack sites
:[x] Block reported web forgeries
:'''Exceptions:''' (for add-ons)
: addons.mozilla.org Allow

Every time I open a new tab, it no longer goes to the standard "you've opened a new tab" page, but to a searchwebsite of Babylon. How do I fix this?

Every time I open a new tab, it no longer shows the standard Firefox "new tab" page, but a search-website by Babylon. I don't know how to fix this.

To revert to Google as your preferred search engine, please do the following.
* In the location bar, type '''about:config''' and hit Enter.
* In the filter at the top, type: '''keyword.URL'''
* Double click it and remove whatever's in there and replace it with http://www.google.com/search?q=
The URL to add in "keyword.URL" becomes a link in this post, so right click it and choose "Copy Link Location" to copy it to the Windows clipboard. Then hit CTRL+V to paste it. Saves you having to type the whole thing.
'''To reset your home page, do the following'''.
* Go to the site you want to set as your homepage.
* Click the orange Firefox button and go to '''Options '''| '''Options '''| '''General'''
* Make sure it says "''Show My Homepage''" in the first dropdown menu.
* Click the button called "'''Use Current Pages'''" to set the homepage to the one you have on the screen.
After you complete the above steps, install this add-on to prevent another search engine from modifying your preferences: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/browserprotect/
It's possible that ''Babylon ''will add itself to more than one place in '''about:config'''. Therefore, after completing the above steps, open about:config again, type "''babylon''" in the filter at the top and for every instance where you see a setting with that name in it, right click it and choose ''''''Modify ''''''and then ''''''Reset''''''. Then close Firefox and restart it. See example screenshot.
Babylon search and toolbar will be installed with an IM chat client called ''Digsby'' if you don't opt out of it during the installation. See the info at the foot of this page: http://techshali.com/digsby-instant-messenger-and-email-manager-social-networks/

I would like to be able to start typing a URL directly (with no need to clear the field first) after opening a new tab with my homepage...

I've just installed the newest desktop version of the Firefox browser because my Opera doesn't feel very well these days. I'm trying to become friends with Firefox, and that's why I've changed the new tab settings in order to have my offline homepage loaded every time I open a new tab. There is an inconvenience — when I press Ctrl+T, the cursor appears at the end of the URL. It means that when I start typing, the letters show in the address bar after the URL of my homepage, so what I need is to clear the field first.
Is there a way to get rid of this? (If it helpes, I'm currently using Windows 7.)
I would appreciate if I could just press Ctrl+T, type a URL, and press Enter when I want to go to a website different from my homepage. Thank you for your replies!

Then you can use (Ctrl+L and) Ctrl+A to select all the text in the location bar or Shift+Home/End.

The Plus(+) tab for opening a new tab is not working

Even when i right click the bar and click "New Tab" it doesn't open a new tab.

Do you have the "Ask Toolbar"?
If so, please see if the solution on https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/questions/793380 helps.

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