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IE8 Inhibited from opening new browser windows

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by LarryB, 2011/10/22.

  1. 2011/10/22
    LarryB

    LarryB Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I have IE8 and XP Pro. For a while now, I often, but not always, have an issue with using the Open in New Window menu choice or the Cntl+N keystroke to open a new browser. Nothing happens. No yellow info ribbon at the top of the window, nothing. If I use a desktop IE shortcut, I will often get a little flash of the screen but nothing results from it. But again, not always. My computer is very clean and I have tried turning off the IE8 Pop Up Blocker, but to no avail. Any ideas??? Thx
     
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  2. 2011/10/22
    Steve R Jones

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    I'd guess it could have somethig to do with the coding of the site your on when you do Ctrl + N... Do you have a specific example of a site where that doesn't work?
     
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  4. 2011/10/22
    LarryB

    LarryB Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi Steve,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I just turned on the computer and everything works great. When these issues arise, it happens to every website and all three functions stop working (Open in New Window, Cnrl+N and the IE Shortcut). For that reason, I tend to think that am looking at an internal issue, not external. Only rebooting will set things right.

    I have tried turning off all Add-Ons, but, also, to no benefit.
     
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  5. 2011/10/24
    Arie

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    With an intermittent problem like that, I can only suggest trying to:

    1. Reset Internet Explorer (Internet Options > Advanced > Reset)
    2. Run sfc /scannow
    3. Do an XP repair
     
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    It might be worth your time to consider changing browsers. I got frustrated with IE for inconsistent performance, read forums and followed advice, and finally gave up and changed to Google Chrome. I love it. It is stable and fast.
     
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  8. 2011/11/02
    LarryB

    LarryB Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Sorry for the dealyed response, just swamped at work.

    I will try those suggestions this weekend Arie. I would hate to dump IE, but could as a last resort. Lastly, this has been going on for weeks and weeks so I think that a System Restore is not possible.

    Arie, what could I "lose" if I run an XP Repair or the IE Reset?

    Based on the symptoms, could Java or a Windows Update be at issue here? I have already run JavaRa to get rid of older versions of that.

    Thanks, Larry
     
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  9. 2011/11/02
    MrBill

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    And this fixes the problem how??? :confused:
     
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  10. 2011/11/03
    SpywareDr

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    Yes, and a System Restore to back before those updates would let you know.

    Create a Restore point.
    Do a System Restore to way back.
    Test to see if the problems been solved.
    If not, restore your latest Restore point.
    If it was, might be a good time to backup (image) your system.
     
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