when I try to download on a site, hundreds of new tabs start to run. How do I stop this problm that has only recently started?
When I try to download from a site, hundreds of new tabs start to open. This is a recent thing, how do I stop it?
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What is in these new tabs? Ads?
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See this support article: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-repeatedly-opens-empty-tabs-or-windows
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What is in these new tabs? Ads?
Adblock Plus {web link} Blocks annoying video ads on YouTube, Facebook ads, banners and much more. Adblock Plus blocks all annoying ads, and supports websites by not blocking unobtrusive ads by default (configurable).
Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon {web link} Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon extends the blocking functionality of Adblock Plus to those annoying pop-up windows that open on mouse clicks and other user actions.
Forum; Adblock Plus Homepage {web link}