Resolved closing only one tab AND Tab key errors

When i try to close only one of multiple tabs in the same window (but keep others active and window open) it does nothing, and if i click the X again or try using the right-click menu i get an error tone.

At the same time, when filling out forms, i am unable to operate the Auto-fill option on my Google toolbar, nor can i use the tab key on the keyboard to navigate between fields.

Are both of these problems from the same source?

Caution: I am right-brained and do not understand jargon!

 

thank you...dummy typing here...i can't find the install disc right now...is there a way to check for IE version other than Properties? it doesn't show there. the IE was installed Dec 2007 if that's any indication

i will prob find it by the time someone responds but please be aware i am petrified of reset buttons for some reason ( prob. from my old Mac days-i'm on a PC now)

sorry for all the hand-holding...

 

it's 7

 

ok wierd-now everything works including filling out forms-maybe it was a restart thing? the only thing different i did was select open links/pop-ups in new window instead of new tab. but i prefer the tabs. if i go back (i don't even remember where i did that) and put it back to open in tabs, will the prob return? i.e. should i just leave it alone and use new windows?

 

i bow to the techo gods. simple prob but u know how it gets to be like a check engine light...i hope they are putting a "restart" option on these new elec. cars!
THANKS!