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Why do my bookmarks open in a sidebar instead of in a new tab?

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When I click on any of my bookmark icons, the page opens in a small 'sidebar' on the left of my browser while still showing what should be the previous page on the majority of the remaining screen unless I right-click and choose the option for it to open in a new tab.

When I click on any of my bookmark icons, the page opens in a small 'sidebar' on the left of my browser while still showing what should be the previous page on the majority of the remaining screen unless I right-click and choose the option for it to open in a new tab.

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Right-click on the bookmark and choose properties, de-select the option "Load this bookmark in the sidebar"

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Your above posted system details show outdated plugin(s) with known security and stability risks.

  • Next Generation Java Plug-in 1.6.0_14 for Mozilla browsers

Update the Java plugin to the latest version (6 U22).