Why does Windows do this??

[Guest]

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.

 

[Bob I]

If you want it to not REUSE the current window, change the setting. You
will find it in Internet Options on the advanced tab.

 

[Yves Leclerc]

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.

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.

 

[Guest]

If you want it to not REUSE the current window, change the setting. You
will find it in Internet Options on the advanced tab.

Thank you for the help!

 

[Kelly]

Windows has defaults as does many other things in life.
However, these here can be corrected. )
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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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