Why Firefox will allow me to have several tabs, but not allow me to switch between tabs and can only watch a new tab when closing the previous?

Everytime I open a new tab, it appears on the tab bar where it should, but if I click on it nothing happens, the tab does not open, and I can't switch between multiple tabs. The only way to get a new tab is to close one on that I am currently, and even then it will only open the next tab in the order of precedence, so I can't even choose which tab is next to see. This problem makes it impossible to use firefox as a research tool that requires quick change back and forth between pages in multiple tabs at the same time.

Try Firefox Safe mode to see if the problem goes away. Firefox Safe mode is a troubleshooting mode that disables certain parameters, disables most Add-ons (extensions and themes).

If Firefox is open, you can restart Firefox Safe mode in the Help menu:

  • In Firefox 29,0 and above, click on the menu button

    click Help

    then select restart with disabled modules.

  • In previous versions of Firefox, click on the Firefox button in the upper left of the Firefox window and click help (or click on help in the Menu bar, if you do not have a Firefox button) and click on restart with disabled modules.

If Firefox is not running, you can start Firefox in Mode safe mode as follows:

  • On Windows: Hold down the SHIFT key when you open the desktop Firefox or shortcut in the start menu.
  • On Mac: Hold the option key during the startup of Firefox.
  • On Linux: Exit Firefox, go to your Terminal and run firefox-safe-mode
    (you may need to specify the installation path of Firefox for example/usr/lib/firefox)

When the Firefox Safe Mode window appears, select "start mode safe."

If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode, your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to understand that one. Please follow the section Troubleshooting extensions, themes and problems of hardware acceleration to resolve common Firefox problems to find the cause.

To exit safe mode of Firefox, simply close Firefox and wait a few seconds before you open Firefox for normal use again.

When find you what is causing your problems, please let us know. This might help others with the same problem.

Tags: Firefox

Similar Questions

  • How to configure Firefox 4.01 to save all tabs when closing the browser?

    In the previous version 3.x.y to Firefox, when I closed the browser, he asked me if I wanted to save my open pages / tablets before closing. When I open the browser again, then it rebooted all previously open tabs / pages. In the version 4.01, before avant de fermer close the browser warns me that I'm closing multiple tabs, but when I restart the browser once again, it does not load the already open tabs. How to configure the browser to behave like the old version of 3.x.y, that is perfectly save all open tabs and load these new opening to restart the browser?

    Firefox stores now always the old session, and you can access it by going to the history menu and selecting "restore previous Session."

    If you always open the last set of tabs, another approach is the following:

    1. Click on the orange button Firefox, then select options to open the options window
    2. Go to the general Panel
    3. Change the setting "When Firefox starts" to "show my windows and tabs from last time '.
  • Disagreement with Firefox 3, Firefox 4 does not register the tabs open when I leave to have several tabs open. How can I do this in Firefox 4?

    In Firefox 3, when I got to close the program to have several tabs open, Firefox asked me if I wanted to save and remember the tabs open, so that I can get them at the next restart of Firefox. Firefox 4 is no more. Is it because I have have not properly set up somehow, or is this normal? How can I recover this function?
    Thanks in advance,
    Andrea

    A Firefox 4 is from Firefox showing the default warning message will stop, but it can be turned on again by changing some preferences.

    1. Type of topic: config in the address bar and press on enter
    2. Accept the warning message that appears, you will be taken to a list of preferences
    3. Find browser.tabs.warnOnClosepreference, if its value is set to false, double-click on it to change its value to true
    4. Repeat this for 3 preferences browser.warnOnQuit, the browser.warnOnRestart and the browser.showQuitWarning
  • Why gesture to turn on my trackpad behaves not as before for switching between tabs when it works the same with all other programs besides Firefox?

    Why gesture to turn on my trackpad behaves not as before for switching between tabs when it works the same with all other programs besides Firefox?

    I changed the subject: config to make the rotation gesture to move between tabs and it worked great for well over a year. It now behaves properly, as described here:

    https://Bugzilla.Mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=877598

    It used to be very controllable move a tab on, now it is erratic and moves quickly and the unexpected tabs regardless of the slowness, I do the gesture of rotation. It's the main reason I use Firefox on Chrome and I will continue to do so unless there is no solution for this.

    Just put the browser.gesture.twist.threshold to something around 15-25.

  • Whenever I try to open a new tab in Safari, it closes in on my previous page. How should I do so that I can have several tabs open?

    Whenever I try to open a new tab in Safari, it closes in on my previous page. How should I do so that I can have several tabs open?

    What version of OS/Safari do you use?

    Try a reboot.

    Make a backup using Time Machine or a cloning program, to ensure that data files can be recovered. Two backups are better than one.

    Try to set up another admin user account to see if the same problem persists. If back to my Mac is enabled in system preferences, the guest account will not work. The intention is to see if it is specific to an account or a system wide problem. This account can be deleted later.

    Isolate a problem by using a different user account

    If the problem is still there, try to start safe mode using your usual account.  Disconnect all devices except those necessary for the test. Shut down the computer and then put it up after a 10 second wait. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the SHIFT key and continue to hold it until the gray Apple icon and a progress bar appear. Startup is considerably slower than normal. This will reset some caches, forces a check for directory and disables all start-up and connection, among other things. When you restart normally, the initial restart may be slower than normal. If the system is operating normally, there may be 3rd party applications that pose a problem. Try to delete/disable the third-party applications after a reboot using the UN-Installer. For each disable/remove, you need to restart if you do them all at once.

    Safe mode

    Safe mode - Mavericks

    Safe mode - subject

    Safe mode - Yosemite

    Safe mode - on El Capitan

    Start Mode without failure-El Capitan.

  • Why is compatible windows 7 with Medal of honor alied assualt and assualt pacifc and airborne, but not with Medal of Honor 10eanniversaire Bundle. and have xp and windows 7 can I play and keep the games on xp with windows 7 is installed

    Why is compatible windows 7 with Medal of honor alied assualt and assualt pacifc and airborne, but not with Medal of Honor 10eanniversaire Bundle. and have xp and windows 7 can I play and keep the games on xp with windows 7 is installed

    Hello
    Welcome to the Microsoft answers site.
     
    By design, the game is not compatible with windows7.
     
    You can also check with the manufacturer of game for any version upgrade of this game, which could be compatible with windows7.

    Yes, if you have the dual operating system on your computer, you can play and record games on xp, start the computer in Xp and you can play the game.

    I also invite you to visit this link to learn more about running the old programs/games in xp or vista compatibility mode.

    Here is the link:
    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

    Let us know if you have any questions.

    Thank you and best regards,
    Azam - Microsoft technical support.

  • PANTONE + does not match the previous Pantone spot color chart. I have several customers who are using spot colors in logos etc and now these colors are a mess. Can I get and use the old color for Illustrator books?

    PANTONE + does not match the previous Pantone spot color chart. I have several customers who are using spot colors in logos etc and now these colors are a mess. Can I get and use the old color for Illustrator books?

    Well, the spot color has not changed, but the way they were simulated four-color changed, they now use color management to get to the nearest ink possible task.

    Here is some info:

    https://helpx.Adobe.com/Illustrator/KB/PANTONE-plus.html

  • Close the last tab without closing the application firefox

    Greetings!

    1.i would like to close the last tab without closing the application. The behavior I expect is the application to open a new empty tab when I close the last tab currently I can't close the last tab which already has some open site in it.

    2. when I open a new tab, I have to enter a Web site address. I expect the app to just open a new empty tab and let him to enter an address or not for me.

    Thank you for your support. I love firefox for Android.

    It is being developed and will be changed to allow the closure of the last tab in Firefox 18 or 19.

  • I installed Firefox (10) sync on my laptop instead of my desktop. How do I uninstall, so I can install on my main computer? In the only option of synchronization tools is "Synchronize now".

    Question
    I installed Firefox (10) sync on my laptop instead of my desktop. How do I uninstall, so I can install on my main computer? In the only option of synchronization tools is "Synchronize now".

    Hi Rachel!

    There is no need to uninstall anything, both devices will share information and that there are no 'master-slave' logic on Firefox Sync. All devices are identical.

    Take a look at this article which explains how to configure your computers: How can I set up Sync on my computer?

    The important part is to select "I already have an account" when you set up your second computer.

  • Windows Media Player will burn a data CD for us but not an audio CD.

    Windows Media Player will burn a data CD for us but not an audio CD.  We have Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 2.  Tried another brand of CD, slower burning speed, etc., but still does not.  And can not uninstall Windows Media Player and reinstall.  Help!

    Hi KathyDobrowolski,

    1. were you able to burn an audio CD before?

    2. what type of file you want to burn?

    3. This only happens with a particular file type?

    4. are you able to burn CDs with any other application?

    5. you receive messages or error codes?

    If the song file is protected by the rights of use, these rights may allow for playback of the song on the computer but prohibit burn them on a CD. If the Information button appears next to the song in the burn list, click the button to see more information on the issue.

    For more information, see the following link:

    Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Media-Player-frequently-asked-questions

  • Please PLEASE help - I have Genuine Windows but had 2 re - install it n now I can't validate cuz this - > unfinished Validation: ActiveX error with error code [0 x 80080296] .__What can do? Thank you n God bless.

    Please PLEASE help - I have Genuine Windows but had 2 re - install it n now I can't validate cuz this---> Validation incomplete: ActiveX error with error code [0 x 80080296].
    What can I do? Thank you n God bless.

    Quote your full version of Windows (for example, WinXP SP3;) Vista SP1; Vista 64 - bit SP2; Win7; Win7 64 bit) when you post in a forum or a newsgroup. Please do it in your next reply.

    What problems do you think that reinstalling Windows can solve?

    Did you do a repair installation, or you format and do a clean install?

    =================================

    Please go to http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and click on the button to validate Windows, and then restart your computer.

    If you were not able to validate, follow these steps:

    1. Download this diagnostic tool, save it to your desktop: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

    -Online Windows XP: double-click the executable file to run the tool.

    -Online Vista & Win7: right-click on the executable and select run as administrator to run the tool.

    2. after running the tool, click the Windows tab, and then click the copy button (on the Clipboard).

    NB: You can open a new file in Notepad, paste the contents of the Clipboard in it & keep for future reference.

    3 start a new post in the appropriate forum of Microsoft Genuine Advantage and paste the results of the WGA diagnostic data in a detailed post: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/genuine

    4 Troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution.

    ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

  • Try to transfer mail from outlook express to windows live but my display windows live doesn't have a tab "file" on the banner. Where is he?

    Try to transfer mail from outlook express to windows live but my display windows live doesn't have a tab "file" on the banner.  Where is he?  I even downloaded the latest version of Windows Live Essentials and didn't get any results in obtaining the 'file' tab is displayed when you click in the upper left corner or in the Live window.  It appars I may be trying to work with a version under Windows Live but can't seem to get the "good".

    There is no bar in WLMail 2011 and 2012. What version do you use? The last version to work under XP (this forum) is WLMail 2009 and having a Menu bar with file on it.
     
    If you transfer to a more recent machine...
     
     
     
    In Outlook Express, compact you files first.
     

    Click Outlook Express at the top of the the folder tree so no folders are open. Then: File | Work offline (or double-click on work online in the status bar). File | Folder | Compact all folders. Don't touch anything until the compacting is completed.
     
     
     
     
    Transfer of data from Outlook Express and Windows Live Mail:
     

    For Messages:
     

    Copy the * ENTIRE * OE message store folder to a flash drive. (Folders.dbx must be included). Place it on the desktop or another location on the computer using WLMail.
     
    V-2009: open WLMail and: file | Import | Messages | Microsoft Outlook Express 6, and the point where it was saved.
     

    V-2011/2012: Menu button. Import Messages. Microsoft Outlook Express 6, and the point where it was saved.
     

    Location of OE message store:
     

    In OE: Tools | Options | Maintenance | Store folder will reveal the location of your Outlook Express files. Note the location and navigate on it in Explorer Windows or, copy and paste in start | Run.
     

    In Windows XP the OE User (DBX and WAB) are by default marked as hidden. To view these files in Windows Explorer, you must enable Show hidden files and folders under start | Control Panel | Folder Options icon | Opinion, or in Windows Explorer. Tools | Folder options | View.
     

    Note: If any DBX file is over 300 MB, return to OE and move some messages from the folder related to a new user created folder and compact down the size of the file.
     

    For addresses:
     

    Open the address book in OE and file | Export | Address book (wab) and save it to the desktop. Copy it to a flash drive. Place it on the desktop or another location on the computer using WLMail.
     
    For WLMail 2009: Open list of Contacts in WLMail, (go |) Contacts in the Menu bar) and the file | Import | Address book (wab) Windows and the point where you saved it.
     
    WLMail 2011/2012: switch to the contacts window (click on the book icon to the address at the foot of the folders pane, or press Ctrl-3). Click on the import button, select address book (wab) Windows and point on where it was saved.
     

    Note: If you use a CD or a DVD instead of a flash drive, after placing on the new machine you must remove the read-only attribute in the properties before you import.
     

    For the account settings:
     

    In OE: Tools | Accounts, select the account and export it to the desktop. This will be an .iaf file. Copy it to the new desktop computer.
     
    For WLMail 2009: Tools | Accounts and import the settings from the location you saved the.
     
    For WLMail 2011: The Menu button. Options | E-mail accounts and import the settings from the location you saved the.
     

    Account settings do not matter in WLMail 2012. You will have to do it manually.
     

    Windows Live Mail help is in this forum

    http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/Forum/LIVEmail?tab=all 
     
     
     

     
     

     
     
  • my laptop asked me 2 update adobe flash player I have done this but my games still askin 2 Update n I can't find the program in my programs

    my laptop asked me 2 update adobe flash player I have done this, but my games still askin n 2 update I can't find the program in my programs said manually n do I av made this

    Flash player will not appear in your programs all-Flash is a web browser plug-in that is used in the web browser.

    If Flash player is already on the computer, completely uninstall, then reinstall the latest version:

    Uninstall Flash Player | Windows:
    http://kb2.Adobe.com/CPS/141/tn_14157.html

    Install the latest version of Flash:
    http://get.Adobe.com/flashplayer/

    Installation problems | Flash Player | Windows:

    http://kb2.Adobe.com/CPS/191/tn_19166.html

    Adobe Flash support:

    http://www.Adobe.com/support/flashplayer/

    Adobe Flash Forum:

    http://forums.Adobe.com/community/webplayers/flash_player

  • Hello! I use photoshop elements 12 and I just set a new model. Using the pattern stamp tool, I'm brushing my boss on my photo; However, the model will be released in checkerboard and I don't want it to be checkered, on

    Hello! I use photoshop elements 12 and I just set a new model. Using the pattern stamp tool, I'm brushing my boss on my photo; However, the model will come out in checkerboard and I don't want be check patterns, only the template itself. I tried checking and unchecking the box alignment, but it doesn't seem to change anything. How to brush on the model without making a checkerboard pattern.

    Well, defined bosses are in fact repeat patterns, that is why your seeing what looks like multiple images of the same thing.

    This means that if you try to cover a larger area than the initial size of defined pattern, the pattern is repeated.

    What you could do is to make a selection of the area you want to fill the (flower) pattern with and go to layer > new fill layer > model

    Use a combination of the scale slider, then move the model on the image until your happy with the set up.

    (while the Model dialog box fill is open you can click on the area of document and move the model)

    front

    After

  • Yes, said "some files needed to accurately preview this page have been changed but not saved." Save now? "(Was: Question about possible...)"

    I said 'yes' to a box with a question that came

    ' Some files needed to accurately preview this page have been changed but not saved. Save now? "

    I had already experienced with the creation of text boxes (divs?) and what makes them different colors so I could see the difference, but now I managed to transform not only one, but ALL of my precious site pages in pink pandemonium - how can I fix it despite the fact that the coding is very well and does not correspond to what I have now on my pages... An example is attached...

    I have what looks like a bug, because it affects all pages.

    Screen Shot 0027-08-25 at 16.58.46.png

    Sounds like the file that your linked css file save you when you are prompted. Only one css file that is linked to all pages would change all your web pages. You will then need to open that and then make the changes in this file in contrast to those that you saved by mistake.

    I suspect that you used the Panel css Design to make your css revisions in order to revert the changes through that and then save the css file.

Maybe you are looking for

  • Need help to synchronize between Win 8 Surface

    I'm trying to synchronize Firefox for a NEW Windows 8 Surface Pro to an old Windows 8 Pro Surface. Both have the latest version of Firefox, but everyone on each of them the Sync screens are different. I tried obviously, following all the steps, but u

  • Power supply question

    Hello I have an old y580 and love it! I've been running it since its release date. Unfortunately, my diet started to wear off and the cord pulled out of the unity of the adapter. Needless to say that Lenovo does not sell these power units and the lit

  • dead stream 7 pixels

    I recently got this tablet as a Christmas gift. This tablet has been great, except for the fact that there is a ton of dead pixels on the left side of my screen. I didn't fall or hit the shelf somehow. There are solutions for this or if I should get

  • Constant problem with hotmail account recovery

    Cause there trying to recover my hotmail account after being brutally locked up.  My account was closed for an unknown reason, then blocked password.  I tried many teeth don't get help from the Forums and many times LIVE ID.  Followed the instruction

  • Win 7 HP upgrade Activation issue

    My old Dell laptop came with vista pro and I wanted to update win 7 hp. This was not allowed by the terms of the license, so I bought a copy of xp home and installed the newly formatted disk. then I installed upgrading windows 7 hp. However, I still