Why won't open in new tab work?

'''When I try to open a link in a new tab nothing happens'''

Do all three of these fail?
* right-click > Open Link in New Tab
* Ctrl+click the link
* middle-click the link with the mouse wheel (if you have one)
If you have been using Firefox for a while, can you associate this in time with any software change, such as:
* Firefox update
* Windows update
* hardware driver update
Could you test in Firefox's Safe Mode? That's a standard diagnostic tool to deactivate extensions and some advanced features of Firefox. More info: [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode]].
''If Firefox is not running:'' Hold down the Shift key when starting Firefox.
''If Firefox is running:'' You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using either:
* "3-bar" menu button > "?" button > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
* Help menu > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
and OK the restart.
''Both scenarios:'' A small dialog should appear. Click "Start in Safe Mode" (''not'' Refresh).
Can you open links in a new tab, or same problem?

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'''''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode Start Firefox in Safe Mode]''''' {web link}
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Press the '''<Alt>''' or '''<F10>''' key to bring up the tool bar.
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Windows; '''Tools > Options'''
Linux; '''Edit > Preferences'''
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*http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Uninstalling+add-ons
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