Problem with multiple IE windows

[Guest]

This started happening a few months ago, and even using Reset Internet
Options and System Restore did not fix it.

Whenever I have an Internet Explorer window open and try to open another
window, it closes the original window. Even when I click on a link off a
website, it will close the original window to open the new one. It is very
annoying to only be able to have one browser window open at a time. What can
I do?

In addition, I could use some advice on a good Spyware/ Adware blocker.

 

[Don Varnau]

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

And... you may have a toolbar or program running which is blocking
pop-up windows- something like Yahoo toolbar, Google toolbar, MSN toolbar,
etc.
The Yahoo toolbar is a very common cause. Uninstalling the Yahoo toolbar
should allow a second window to open.

If you're sure that another program isn't causing this, these links should
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/26.html
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/27.html

Adware/spyware protection:
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.php#protect
and
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Free antivirus programs http://www.aumha.org/freeware/mfav.htm

Don
[MS MVP- IE]

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the help. I was having the same problem and it turned out to be
the Yahoo toolbar. What's strange is that I did not even have it enabled -
it was grayed out so I could not even select it. I removed it from my
computer anyway and it fixed the problem.

--
Steve W

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

And... you may have a toolbar or program running which is blocking
pop-up windows- something like Yahoo toolbar, Google toolbar, MSN toolbar,
etc.
The Yahoo toolbar is a very common cause. Uninstalling the Yahoo toolbar
should allow a second window to open.

If you're sure that another program isn't causing this, these links should
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/26.html
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/27.html

Adware/spyware protection:
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.php#protect
and
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Free antivirus programs http://www.aumha.org/freeware/mfav.htm

Don
[MS MVP- IE]

This started happening a few months ago, and even using Reset Internet
Options and System Restore did not fix it.

Whenever I have an Internet Explorer window open and try to open another
window, it closes the original window. Even when I click on a link off a
website, it will close the original window to open the new one. It is very
annoying to only be able to have one browser window open at a time. What can
I do?

In addition, I could use some advice on a good Spyware/ Adware blocker.

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
Yes, others have reported that the Yahoo toolbar was disabled but still
blocked second windows. Strange...

Glad that the suggestion helped you.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

Thanks for the help. I was having the same problem and it turned out to be
the Yahoo toolbar. What's strange is that I did not even have it enabled -
it was grayed out so I could not even select it. I removed it from my
computer anyway and it fixed the problem.

Steve W

blocker.

 

[Guest]

Just wanted to report that I have been having exactly the same problem, and
uninstalling the yahoo toolbar (add/remove programs) instantly fixed it. As
with others, I already had it disabled - apparently that's not good enough!

Thanks for the tip!

===============================

Hi,
Yes, others have reported that the Yahoo toolbar was disabled but still
blocked second windows. Strange...

Glad that the suggestion helped you.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

Thanks for the help. I was having the same problem and it turned out to be
the Yahoo toolbar. What's strange is that I did not even have it enabled -
it was grayed out so I could not even select it. I removed it from my
computer anyway and it fixed the problem.

Steve W

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

And... you may have a toolbar or program running which is blocking
pop-up windows- something like Yahoo toolbar, Google toolbar, MSN toolbar,
etc.
The Yahoo toolbar is a very common cause. Uninstalling the Yahoo toolbar
should allow a second window to open.

If you're sure that another program isn't causing this, these links should
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/26.html
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/27.html

Adware/spyware protection:
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.php#protect
and
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Free antivirus programs http://www.aumha.org/freeware/mfav.htm
"Robotto" <Robotto[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
This started happening a few months ago, and even using Reset Internet
Options and System Restore did not fix it.

Whenever I have an Internet Explorer window open and try to open another
window, it closes the original window. Even when I click on a link off a
website, it will close the original window to open the new one. It is
very
annoying to only be able to have one browser window open at a time. What
can
I do?

In addition, I could use some advice on a good Spyware/ Adware

blocker.

 

[Guest]

Don --

It was indeed the Yahoo Bar. I don't even remember installing it! Thanks
for the help.