Why does Windows do this??

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I was typing up a message in an IE window, and then I had to open up an
XML file. Apparently my Windows has associated XML files with IE, so
when I opened it up, it opened in the same window where I was typing
the message. Then when I clicked on "Back", my message was gone!

Why can't Windows at least open up a *new* IE window so that it doesn't
interrupt anything else? This is retarded behavior, IMO.
 
If you want it to not REUSE the current window, change the setting. You
will find it in Internet Options on the advanced tab.
 
I was typing up a message in an IE window, and then I had to open up an
XML file. Apparently my Windows has associated XML files with IE, so
when I opened it up, it opened in the same window where I was typing
the message. Then when I clicked on "Back", my message was gone!

Why can't Windows at least open up a *new* IE window so that it doesn't
interrupt anything else? This is retarded behavior, IMO.
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XP uses IE as the main program for the GUI interface. You can set up IE/XP to
allows open IE / XP as separate windows. Also, by holding the <CTRL> key when
trying to open a different link, it should create a new IE window.
 
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