Right click -- IE 9 -- can't open link in new tab

I have just reinstalled IE 9 on my computer, and for some reason when want to follow a link in a new window, it doesn't work. I hit the right mouse button, and the option to open the link in a new tab is unavailable (faded out) I've tried updating the Google toolbar, and deactivating add-ons. The mouse wheel option doesn't work either. What gives?

 

I have IE 10, and the New Tab selection under File is greyed out too.

 

Works fine in IE 10 and Win 7 for me. Check the last answer in the following post. why can't I open link in new tab in internet explorer?

 

Will setting IE back to defaults change any and all customizations to the browser? Such as re-enabling disabled addons, customized security settings (no third party cookies), etc.?

 

Reset Internet Explorer settings