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I have updated Firefox to the latest version but after the update every page now shows the "New Tab" page. My other browsers are working normal as ever, so what's going on?

Patrick Jackson
2012-11-02 06:59:45
Reinstall the browser if the same thing happens even after you enter a url in the tabs.
Srinivas N
2012-11-01 10:56:43
Sorry for my poor judgement of title. My question is whatever url i type in the adress bar it simply shows new Tab (it doesnot load any pages)no matter i tried opening a folder of bookmarks or clicking bookmarks on bookmarks toolbar..I hope this makes question much clear..
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Alan Wade
2012-11-01 19:14:58
Two things to try:First, start Firefox in safe mode (with no addons running) and see if a webpage loads.Second, create a new profile and then using that profile see if a webpage loads.Post back the results so that we can wind this one up.Alan
Srinivas N
2012-11-03 18:06:10
I have reinstalled Firefox and restarted computer and problem has been solved..i should have tried your solution creating new profile might have worked..Thanx for the answer Alan Wade
Naveen Kumar
2012-11-01 03:59:18
go to tab and you can uncheck if you don't want to.
Harish Jonnalagadda
2012-10-31 18:06:10
Just uncheck the New Tab from the menu and it should load new links in the same tab
Alan Wade
2012-10-31 17:33:11
If you are referring to when you open a new tab it defaults to 'New Tab' page then open 'about:config' and search for this variable: browser.newtab.urlDouble click on it and set the value to what ever your homepage is.All new tabs will open on that page from now on.If its not what you mean then explain your problem a little better so that we can understand it and help you.
josemon maliakal
2012-10-31 16:54:02
this feature is little confusing
2012-10-31 16:24:56
This is not a problem. But if you want to remove it then right click on the blank space in new tab page and select the hide option.
Vipul Jain
2012-10-31 13:42:26
What's normal for you, if not new tab?
Charles Yost
2012-10-31 13:40:01
It also sounds like a settings to me. I would follow the suggestions below and if that does not solve your problem, I would just do a fresh install and make sure you are using the correct software install for your system.
Vishal Mishra
2012-10-31 12:35:12
1. Un-install the current version2. Use ccleaner to wipe temporary files.3. Install the latest version again.and then it should work fine.If problem persists, install previous version.
Ahmed Khalil
2012-10-31 11:13:22
it is setting optiondo the followingOptions /Tabs and uncheck Open new windows in a new tab instead
Adrian Rea
2012-10-31 10:38:31
Reading this again, Are you saying that every new page shows the new tab page rather than your homepage? If yes then you need to go into preferences and set the homepage.
Norbert Gruszfeld
2012-10-31 09:31:52
are U using a ctrl+left mous click or right mouse click--> open in a new tab ?
Nikhil Chandak
2012-10-31 07:23:04
have u properly installed firefox ..??or check the links http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/918461http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/new-tab-page-show-hide-and-customize-top-sites
Jim Chambers
2012-10-31 03:45:01
Goto Options /Tabs and uncheck Open new windows in a new tab instead
Jim Chambers
2012-10-31 03:43:27
Goto Options /Tabs and uncheck
Adrian Rea
2012-10-31 01:35:51
consider a fresh install?
2012-10-31 01:09:27
By design, the New Tab page is shown when you open a new tab in Firefox unless you are opening a link in a new tab in which case the page pointed to by the URI will be opened in the new tab instead.
Douglas Mutay
2012-10-31 09:02:25
This is obvious. What else to expect when you open a new page?
Lisa Santika Onggrid
2012-10-31 14:03:10
I can't say anything else. Isn't it normal for whatever version of Firefox you're using?Except she meant clicking on any URL returns blank page (new tab) instead of opening it in the new tab.
Douglas Mutay
2012-10-31 14:12:17
Yes, she needs to provide more info on her issue.