IE 6 will only run a single session

[SteveJ]

I ahve a problem with IE since I found spyware on my system
I have removed the spyware but I can now only run one
instance of IE6 at a time. EG if I follow a link the new
page opens in the existing ie session, even if I select
open in new window.
If I try to run IE again from the start menu my home page
appears in the existing session

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Browsing> uncheck "Reuse windows
for launching shortcuts."

And... you may have a program running which is blocking pop-up windows-
something like Yahoo companion, Google toolbar, a firewall, Earthlink (or
another) pop-up blocker, etc. Yahoo Companion is a frequent cause.
With some programs of this type, using Ctrl+click or Shift+click will allow
a new window.

If you're certain that another program is not causing this, these links may
help:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#hyperlinks
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window

Don