only one session allowed

[Guest]

For some reason, my IE6 has suddenly decided not to allow me to run more
than one session at a time. So if I have a session running and choose to
open another browser session, the first one closes. Or if I right click on a
link and ask for the new page to open in a new window, the first one closes
down. Its driving me crazy. What can be wrong?


Cheers
David

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

For some reason, my IE6 has suddenly decided not to allow me to run
more than one session at a time. So if I have a session running and
choose to open another browser session, the first one closes. Or if I
right click on a link and ask for the new page to open in a new
window, the first one closes down. Its driving me crazy. What can be
wrong?


Cheers
David

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

Also, if you have Yahoo Companion, Google toolbar, MSN toolbar, a firewall,
Earthlink (or another pop-up blocker) My IE2 (a shell for IE) etc.
Yahoo Companion is a very common cause.

You'll have to turn off the feature that's blocking new windows or, perhaps,
uninstall the program (especially uninstall Yahoo Companion).

With some programs of this type, using Ctrl+click or Shift+click will allow
a new window.

If you're *sure* that another program isn't causing this, these links may
help.
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/27.html
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/26.html

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[Jan Il]

Hi David

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, but, try the
following and see if it helps:

If you have any 3rd party toolbars such as Google, MSN or Yahoo, disable
them. If you have Yahoo Companion, uninstall it, as it is a known cause of
this problem.

Try holding down the shift key and then click on the shortcut with the left
mouse key.

also...

Go to IE>Tools>Internet Options>Advanced tab
Uncheck "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts"
Close Internet Explorer

and see:

Cannot open Internet Explorer"
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm

also..

How to open Multiple Browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html


Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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[Guest]

Fantastic! many thanks Jan. It was a bit of Yahoo stuff...

 

[Jan Il]

Fantastic! many thanks Jan. It was a bit of Yahoo stuff...

You're very welcome! I'm very 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 IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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that's why they're so contagious.