IE6 reuses same window to open web pages

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IE6 reuses same window to open web pages. I unchecked the reuse window to
launch
shortcuts but still the new web page replaces the old one. It don't even
stack them. Please help.
 
It's not always related to IE. Many sites use scripts to open a page (eg
menus on MS site), so you may try to use right-click on link and Open in new
window...
 
Benny said:
IE6 reuses same window to open web pages. I unchecked the reuse window to
launch
shortcuts but still the new web page replaces the old one. It don't even
stack them. Please help.
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Courtesy of Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE [THX, Frank]:

Go to Tools | Internet Options | Advanced.
Uncheck "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts".

Also, if you have Yahoo Companion, Google toolbar, MSN toolbar, a firewall,
Earthlink (or another pop-up blocker) My IE2 (a shell for IE) etc.
Yahoo Companion is a very common cause.

You'll have to turn off the feature that's blocking new windows or, perhaps,
uninstall the program (especially uninstall Yahoo Companion).

With some programs of this type, using Ctrl+click or Shift+click will allow
a new window.

If you're sure that another program isn't causing this, these links may
help.
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/27.html
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/26.html

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Windows - Internet Explorer since 2003
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Hello Benny, I am having the same problem that you are describing. And have
been searching for an answer. If you find a solution would you please pass
it on to me.
Charles
 
Hi,
From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Browsing> uncheck "Reuse windows
for launching shortcuts."

And... you may have a toolbar or program running which is blocking
pop-up windows- something like Yahoo toolbar, Google toolbar, MSN toolbar,
etc.
The Yahoo toolbar is a very common cause. Uninstalling the Yahoo toolbar
should allow a second window to open.

If you're sure that another program isn't causing this, these links should
help.
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/26.html
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/27.html

Regards,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]
 
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