Two applications open when I click on one icon

When I click to open safari my iMac window opens with it. Where would I change this option to stop that from happening?

Also having the same problem.
I have tried the following with no luck.
*Uninstalling and deleting profile + profile.ini then reinstalling
*deleting the .parentlock file
*deleting and reinstalling version 3.6.8.dmg
*Checked the activity monitor that the application isn't listed as running
*Downloaded addtrap and uninstalled again
all with no luck.
Try some of these first as they might fix your problem but not mine! ;)
If anyone knows of something I may be missing I would appreciate any help.
Thanks

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== Operating system ==
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all with no luck.
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Thanks

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My med news isn't good, more test need to be done. Keeping fingers crossed.
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*CAN I DELETE THESE* (found by finder)?
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