IE window closes

[Dave]

I just started having a problem with IE 6 that I can't figure out. Before
when I had an IE window open, clicked on something that opened a new browser
window, the original window would stay open too. Now as soon as the new
window opens, the original window closes.

Any suggestions?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Dave

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only guess,
but, here are a few things you might try:

Go to Tools>Internet Options> Advanced.
Uncheck "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts".

Also, this can be caused by erd party add-ons, such as Google toolbar, MSN
toolbar, a firewall, other pop-up blockers, etc. If you have any of these
disable them and see if it helps. If you have Yahoo Companion, a very common
cause, uninstall it.

If you don't have any of these type of programs check the information here:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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[Dave]

Jan,

I am using Windows XP. I went thru your suggestions and the last one did
it - Yahoo Companion. I didn't think I had it but looked in Control Panel>
Add and Remove Programs and it was there. I uninstalled it and the problem
was cleared. The only thing I can think of is that Nero 7 might have added
it. I notice that their new version and it's updates try to sneak it in
each time. Thanks for the help.

Dave

Hi Dave

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only
guess, but, here are a few things you might try:

Go to Tools>Internet Options> Advanced.
Uncheck "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts".

Also, this can be caused by erd party add-ons, such as Google toolbar, MSN
toolbar, a firewall, other pop-up blockers, etc. If you have any of these
disable them and see if it helps. If you have Yahoo Companion, a very
common cause, uninstall it.

If you don't have any of these type of programs check the information
here:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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that's why they're so contagious.

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I just started having a problem with IE 6 that I can't figure out.
Before when I had an IE window open, clicked on something that opened a
new browser window, the original window would stay open too. Now as soon
as the new window opens, the original window closes.

Any suggestions?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Dave

Jan,

I am using Windows XP. I went thru your suggestions and the last one did
it - Yahoo Companion. I didn't think I had it but looked in Control
Panel> Add and Remove Programs and it was there. I uninstalled it and
the problem was cleared. The only thing I can think of is that Nero 7
might have added it. I notice that their new version and it's updates
try to sneak it in each time. Thanks for the help.

Dave

You're very welcome! Glad to hear you were able to resolve your problem.
Good job!

Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know what worked for
you, and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows/Internet Explorer
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Hi Dave

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only
guess, but, here are a few things you might try:

Go to Tools>Internet Options> Advanced.
Uncheck "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts".

Also, this can be caused by erd party add-ons, such as Google toolbar,
MSN toolbar, a firewall, other pop-up blockers, etc. If you have any of
these disable them and see if it helps. If you have Yahoo Companion, a
very common cause, uninstall it.

If you don't have any of these type of programs check the information
here:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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readers.
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I just started having a problem with IE 6 that I can't figure out. Before
when I had an IE window open, clicked on something that opened a new
browser window, the original window would stay open too. Now as soon as
the new window opens, the original window closes.

Any suggestions?