glporterfield 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2020 This problem just started today. It may be browser unique, but I am not aware of any update that was applied to FireFox since yesterday. Problem: After editing a person or family, when I click Save with the "Close Window" option checked, the tab used by the edit process does not close. The tab remains open and it is blank. It used to close the tab until today. The URL showing for the blank tab is pointing to /admin_updateperson.php or /admin_updatefamily.php. If I examine the source code for the blank page, I see the following code: <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html> <body> <script type="text/javascript"> top.close(); </script> </body> </html> The console shows this error: "Scripts may not close windows that were not opened by script." I can close the tab manually and it will go away. It does appear that all updates are being applied. The admin log is also getting updated. This does not happen if I have selected one of the other closing options, such as return to this page. I am running TNG 12.1 on a GoDaddy hosted site. The template is customized one based on templates 12 & 15. Site URL: http://porterfieldjunction.net UserID and password: Debug /xyZZy Thanks for any suggestions, George Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manofmull 0 Report post Posted July 29, 2020 If you hadn't mentioned Firefox, I would have guessed. Firefox 78 was crashing tabs and replaced yesterday by 79 not closing tabs. In about:config dom.allow_scripts_to_close_windows Change from false to true and that should work for you = does for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glporterfield 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2020 Thanks. The change to about:config did the trick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadRanger 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) I am experiencing the same problem; Where do I find about:config ...meanwhile I am going back to search for it... Thanks EDIT: Type about:config in the address bar and press enter. Search for the aforementioned "dom.allow_scripts_to_close_windows" ...and change False to True. To paraphrase manofmull - that worked for me. Edited August 11, 2020 by MadRanger Answer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stores 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 Type about:config in the firefox search bar, click "accept the Risk and Continue" then scroll down... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manofmull 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2020 It's actually the address bar per MadRanger's edit. I didn't mention this in my reply to the original poster as I thought everyone knew where to access about:config (those using Firefox). I've tweaked quite a lot in there, but be careful as you can mess things up. Glad the guys got things sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michel KIRSCH 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 manofmull Thanks for the fix ! Michel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manofmull 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 Michel My pleasure. It's nice to get a thank you, which people sometimes don't bother to do M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michel KIRSCH 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2020 Yes. I've seen it many times... Let's keep on thanking each other. There will always be something left of it ! Michel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rejean Girard 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2020 Thank you @manofmull !! This problem with Firefox was very annoying Rejean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ton van lil 0 Report post Posted January 22 I have the same problem but then with MS Edge. Get the following message: A change in your browser's default behavior is preventing this window from closing. To change this behavior, type about:config in the browser address bar and press enter. Then search for dom.allow_scripts_to_close_windows and change the value of that setting from False to True. About:config does not work with Edge. Anyone who knows the solution to this? Greetings Ton van Lil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manofmull 0 Report post Posted January 22 Ton I jokingly suggest using Firefox! = problem ended.😄 The new Edge can be uninstalled with CCleaner with no adverse effects. A registry tweak can prevent it from re-installing via W10 updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ton van lil 0 Report post Posted January 22 Sure that is one solution but it's the easy way out. It must be possible with Edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manofmull 0 Report post Posted January 22 Ton I meant to add that is the reason I don't use Edge. It does't have the same user-control as Firefox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wkenddad 0 Report post Posted February 6 I've started encountering the same with the upgrade to v13.02 I have an iMac and generally use Google Chrome The problems don't occur using Safari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
