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Alien · 03-02-2007, 00:05

I never have this problem, as I force Firefox to use just 1 window & open a new tab instead of a new window.

Under Tools -> Options -> Tabs:
set Open links from other applications in to a new tab in the most recent window

make sure the tickbox for Force links that open new windows to open in: is turned on, & it's sub-option set to a new tab.

Whether or not you turn off the next 2 tickboxes [Hide the tab bar when only one web site is open and select new tabs opened from links]or not is a matter of personal taste, but I have them turned off.

I'd also recommend having Warn when closing multiple tabs turned on.

Additonally, I'd recommend getting the Tab Mix Plus extension for Firefox. There are times when some of the above-mentioned options native to Firefox don't work, TMP fixes that & adds extra functionality.

TMP settings:
Links
Set the 1st 2 options to Open in new tab.
Set javascript popups to Open all popups in tabs.
The Prevent blank tabs when tabs when downloading files option is quite useful, just add any extensions you like to the list for it.
Set Force to open in new tab to Nothing.
Turn on the Enable single Window mode option.

The options under Events, Display, Mouse, & Menu are a matter of personal preference.

Session
I strongly recommend enabling both the Enable Session Manager and Enable Crash Recovery options, as they are very useful. The various options for those features are pretty self-explanatory, & a matter of personal preference.

I should probably add that 1 or more of the above may be the reason why sometimes Firefox will suddenly disappear behind another window or minimise if it's really thrashing the CPU - no idea why, & it's only mildly irritating, but thought I ought to mention it. It's easy to get back - either click its button on the task bar, or if part of the window is still visible just click on that.

03-02-2007, 00:05	#6
Alien Inactive Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Services: VM Phone, V+, VM 10Mb Posts: 2,655	Re: Firefox window I never have this problem, as I force Firefox to use just 1 window & open a new tab instead of a new window. Under Tools -> Options -> Tabs: set Open links from other applications in to a new tab in the most recent window make sure the tickbox for Force links that open new windows to open in: is turned on, & it's sub-option set to a new tab. Whether or not you turn off the next 2 tickboxes [Hide the tab bar when only one web site is open and select new tabs opened from links]or not is a matter of personal taste, but I have them turned off. I'd also recommend having Warn when closing multiple tabs turned on. Additonally, I'd recommend getting the Tab Mix Plus extension for Firefox. There are times when some of the above-mentioned options native to Firefox don't work, TMP fixes that & adds extra functionality. TMP settings: Links Set the 1st 2 options to Open in new tab. Set javascript popups to Open all popups in tabs. The Prevent blank tabs when tabs when downloading files option is quite useful, just add any extensions you like to the list for it. Set Force to open in new tab to Nothing. Turn on the Enable single Window mode option. The options under Events, Display, Mouse, & Menu are a matter of personal preference. Session I strongly recommend enabling both the Enable Session Manager and Enable Crash Recovery options, as they are very useful. The various options for those features are pretty self-explanatory, & a matter of personal preference. I should probably add that 1 or more of the above may be the reason why sometimes Firefox will suddenly disappear behind another window or minimise if it's really thrashing the CPU - no idea why, & it's only mildly irritating, but thought I ought to mention it. It's easy to get back - either click its button on the task bar, or if part of the window is still visible just click on that.