Hi JJ :-)
Try the following and see if it helps:
Go to Tools>Internet Options> Advanced tab
UNcheck "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts"
Click Apply
Close IE and reopen then see if the problem still exists
also..
How to open Multiple Browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html
It may also be due to malware or other scumware on your system:
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Hope this helps :-)
Jan

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> Help please!! I am having a problem with IE. I can not open more than one
> IE
> window. When I try to, the window I have open defaults back to my home
> page
> and the new window close. Version: 6.0.2900.2180_xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158
> Any help is greatly appreciated, I hate having to use Netscape.
>
> JJ