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For some reason I cannot use new tabs, clicking on the new tab button does nothing. the only way I can open a new tab is by dragging a link onto the tab, otherwise the new tab will now open, how do I fix?

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sandyfranch
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For some reason I cannot use new tabs, clicking on the new tab button does nothing. the only way I can open a new tab is by dragging a link onto the tab, otherwise the new tab will now open, how do I fix?

For some reason I cannot use new tabs, clicking on the new tab button does nothing. the only way I can open a new tab is by dragging a link onto the tab, otherwise the new tab will now open, how do I fix?

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cor-el
cor-el
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That can a problem with the Ask.com toolbar (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions)

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cag1955
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i had this problem, i went into the "add-ons" and uninstalled "ask.com" then in the settings add/uninstall programs also uninstalled ask.com. my "new tab" is working again