IE can't open second windows without closing the first one 1

[tony12345]

My IE (verison6) won't allow me to open the second browser windows. If I right click on the link and "open in new window" the new window will open but the first one will close. how do i fix this

 

[bcastner]

. Under Tools, Internet Options, Advanced, uncheck 'Reuse windows when opening shortcuts.'

. Open a new notepad session, to be called IE_fix.cmd, and copy/paste the below:

regsvr32 urlmon.dll
regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll
regsvr32 Msjava.dll
regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll
regsvr32 Oleaut32.dll
regsvr32 Mshtml.dll
regsvr32 Browseui.dll
regsvr32 Shell32.dll

Save the file, then double click IE_fix.cmd and answer the prompts. Ignore any error messages.

Reboot and test again.

 

[PAndersen]

Would an IE repair be an alternative to the regsvr32-commands ?

 

[bcastner]

Not according to Microsoft. The repair steps above were based on a long and confusing MS KB article, and often solve the problem asked by the poster.

The long and confusing MS KB article has been updated, and the hotfix offered is worth doing:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=823386

 

[robcarr]

bcastner,

I would just like to say thanks for posting this fix, it has taken me 2 1/2 hours to find this, tried other forums on web and couldnt find the answer your answer has fixed the problem.



Thanks Rob.