New windows are like new blank tabs

When I click on a link which opens in a new window, it ends up being like a new blank tab. There's no website of the current page in the address bar, the 'favorite' button is missing, and the 'refresh' doesn't work. The only thing that woks is that it does show the site of the link that I clicked.

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.''
To Reset Firefox do the following:
#Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
#Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
#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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*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
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