Internet Explorer Keeps Closing

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Help please,

When I open a new window, either by going to File and New and Window or even
by double clicking the IE icon on the desktop or even in the Quick Launch bar
I can only keep one IE window open at a time. I scanned for Spyware/ Adware
with Ad-Aware SE earlier today and there was nothing returned. I also scanned
for viruses - luckily no viruses present. This is starting to annoy me. I
have XP SP 2 installed.

Any help would be appreciated.

Conor
 
Hi Conor :-)
Help please,

When I open a new window, either by going to File and New and Window
or even by double clicking the IE icon on the desktop or even in the
Quick Launch bar I can only keep one IE window open at a time. I
scanned for Spyware/ Adware with Ad-Aware SE earlier today and there
was nothing returned. I also scanned for viruses - luckily no viruses
present. This is starting to annoy me. I have XP SP 2 installed.

Any help would be appreciated.
Click to expand...
Try the following and see if it helps:

Open Multiple Windows In IE

To keep more than one browser window open at a time, click File in the main
menu, select New, then Window. To close a browser window, click the X in the
top right-hand corner or select Close from the File menu. You can also open
a new browser window with Ctrl+N.

How to open Mutiple Browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

also.....................

Courtesy of Venkatesh

Try these steps:
Open IE, tools, internet options.
Select Advanced tab and click the [restore defaults] button.
Later, select the Programs and click the [reset web settings] button.
Click OK.

or.................

You Cannot Open New Internet Explorer Window or Nothing Happens After You
Click a Link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q281679

or...........................
How to open multiple web browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

or............................

Courtesy of Don Varnau:

From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Browsing> uncheck "Reuse windows
for launching shortcuts."

And...

You may have a program running which is blocking pop-up windows-
something like Yahoo Companion, Google toolbar, a firewall, Earthlink (or
another) pop-up blocker, etc. You'll have to uninstall the program or turn
off the feature that's blocking new windows.

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

also................

Can't open other windows:
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#hyperlinks
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window

If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
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Conor, I am having exactly the same problem. When I try to open a new window,
the window is actually opened, but the previous window is closed. I can see
this happening in the task bar. Also, the remaining window has no history, so
it seems clearly to be a new window.

I did a Windows Update recently, following receipt of a Critical Update
Notification, and I am suspecting that the update caused the problem.

I ran the IE repair tool, but it did not affect the problem.

I am running Win 98SE and IE SP!.
 
Jan,
I don't know if I should be in this sequence or not. If
not, tell me and I'll start a separate thread.

With respect to your *many* suggestions: I have been
opening multiple windows in IE for years, and probably for
a year or more with the Google toolbar popup blocker
working. I have never had a problem opening multiple
windows until the last few days. I haven't changed
anything on my system except for the recent update to IE.

Thanks.
-----Original Message-----
Hi Conor :-)
Help please,

When I open a new window, either by going to File and New and Window
or even by double clicking the IE icon on the desktop or even in the
Quick Launch bar I can only keep one IE window open at a time. I
scanned for Spyware/ Adware with Ad-Aware SE earlier today and there
was nothing returned. I also scanned for viruses - luckily no viruses
present. This is starting to annoy me. I have XP SP 2 installed.

Any help would be appreciated.
Click to expand...
Try the following and see if it helps:

Open Multiple Windows In IE

To keep more than one browser window open at a time, click File in the main
menu, select New, then Window. To close a browser window, click the X in the
top right-hand corner or select Close from the File menu. You can also open
a new browser window with Ctrl+N.

How to open Mutiple Browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

also.....................

Courtesy of Venkatesh

Try these steps:
Open IE, tools, internet options.
Select Advanced tab and click the [restore defaults] button.
Later, select the Programs and click the [reset web settings] button.
Click OK.

or.................

You Cannot Open New Internet Explorer Window or Nothing Happens After You
Click a Link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;Q281679

or...........................
How to open multiple web browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

or............................

Courtesy of Don Varnau:

From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Browsing> uncheck "Reuse windows
for launching shortcuts."

And...

You may have a program running which is blocking pop-up windows-
something like Yahoo Companion, Google toolbar, a firewall, Earthlink (or
another) pop-up blocker, etc. You'll have to uninstall the program or turn
off the feature that's blocking new windows.

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

also................

Can't open other windows:
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#hyperlinks
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window

If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
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.
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Hi said:
Jan,
I don't know if I should be in this sequence or not. If
not, tell me and I'll start a separate thread.

With respect to your *many* suggestions: I have been
opening multiple windows in IE for years, and probably for
a year or more with the Google toolbar popup blocker
working. I have never had a problem opening multiple
windows until the last few days. I haven't changed
anything on my system except for the recent update to IE.
Click to expand...

In view of this, without your having made recent changes or such to your
syetem, you may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your
system causing this problem. These types of scumware can cause such a
problem to suddenly start up. In addition to running your updated anti-virus
program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are present on
your system. Some variants of malware can replicate themselves over and
over if not removed properly. Please follow all instructions carefully to
be sure your system is thoroughly cleaned:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
also ....
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)

or ........

Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

Also.........

Courtesy of Jim Byrd -

Download Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
file, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
Be sure to read the "How-to" info here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
updating of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/.
(If you download and use the updater from the beginning, it will
automatically handle downloading the other files. Place them in a dedicated
folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run. This scan may take a long
time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough

and......

Additional information on how to protect your PC:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

So how did I get infected in the first place?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.ph...ghlight=&sid=53751d8ff5915261af727df08e66ce0d
or
http://snipurl.com/980t


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
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-----Original Message-----
Hi Conor :-)
Help please,

When I open a new window, either by going to File and New and Window
or even by double clicking the IE icon on the desktop or even in the
Quick Launch bar I can only keep one IE window open at a time. I
scanned for Spyware/ Adware with Ad-Aware SE earlier today and there
was nothing returned. I also scanned for viruses - luckily no
viruses present. This is starting to annoy me. I have XP SP 2
installed.

Any help would be appreciated.
Click to expand...
Try the following and see if it helps:

Open Multiple Windows In IE

To keep more than one browser window open at a time, click File in
the main menu, select New, then Window. To close a browser window,
click the X in the top right-hand corner or select Close from the
File menu. You can also open a new browser window with Ctrl+N.

How to open Mutiple Browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

also.....................

Courtesy of Venkatesh

Try these steps:
Open IE, tools, internet options.
Select Advanced tab and click the [restore defaults] button.
Later, select the Programs and click the [reset web settings] button.
Click OK.

or.................

You Cannot Open New Internet Explorer Window or Nothing Happens
After You Click a Link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;Q281679

or...........................
How to open multiple web browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

or............................

Courtesy of Don Varnau:

From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Browsing> uncheck "Reuse
windows for launching shortcuts."

And...

You may have a program running which is blocking pop-up windows-
something like Yahoo Companion, Google toolbar, a firewall,
Earthlink (or another) pop-up blocker, etc. You'll have to
uninstall the program or turn off the feature that's blocking new
windows.

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

also................

Can't open other windows:
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#hyperlinks
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window

If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this
thread with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.

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.
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Click to expand...
 
I too am havin the same issue. When I click IE from my programs and I
already have IE open the new window opens, but the window I already had open
closes. So the end result is I can only have 1 IE widnow open at a time and
sometimes a site that I am "logged" into such as ebay suddenly is gone.
Becuase a new window opens and my original window is closed, the use of the
"Back" button is not available. This is very frustrating. I am running
Windows XP. I noticed this problem after running the latest windows update
also. I have no idea what changed, and I cannot find a setting to unset to
correct the problem. I did order the SP2 CD from Microsoft for XP, but have
not installed it yet.

I am running the latest McAfee internet security and virus software. I
have run the program to scan for spyware and the likes. Nothing was found.

If anyone knows what could be causing this, their suggestions are welcome.

Thank you,
Krista

Jan Il said:
Hi Conor :-)
Help please,

When I open a new window, either by going to File and New and Window
or even by double clicking the IE icon on the desktop or even in the
Quick Launch bar I can only keep one IE window open at a time. I
scanned for Spyware/ Adware with Ad-Aware SE earlier today and there
was nothing returned. I also scanned for viruses - luckily no viruses
present. This is starting to annoy me. I have XP SP 2 installed.

Any help would be appreciated.
Click to expand...
Try the following and see if it helps:

Open Multiple Windows In IE

To keep more than one browser window open at a time, click File in the main
menu, select New, then Window. To close a browser window, click the X in the
top right-hand corner or select Close from the File menu. You can also open
a new browser window with Ctrl+N.

How to open Mutiple Browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

also.....................

Courtesy of Venkatesh

Try these steps:
Open IE, tools, internet options.
Select Advanced tab and click the [restore defaults] button.
Later, select the Programs and click the [reset web settings] button.
Click OK.

or.................

You Cannot Open New Internet Explorer Window or Nothing Happens After You
Click a Link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q281679

or...........................
How to open multiple web browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

or............................

Courtesy of Don Varnau:

From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Browsing> uncheck "Reuse windows
for launching shortcuts."

And...

You may have a program running which is blocking pop-up windows-
something like Yahoo Companion, Google toolbar, a firewall, Earthlink (or
another) pop-up blocker, etc. You'll have to uninstall the program or turn
off the feature that's blocking new windows.

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

also................

Can't open other windows:
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#hyperlinks
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window

If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.

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Click to expand...
 
-----Original Message-----
Help please,

When I open a new window, either by going to File and New and Window or even
by double clicking the IE icon on the desktop or even in the Quick Launch bar
I can only keep one IE window open at a time. I scanned for Spyware/ Adware
with Ad-Aware SE earlier today and there was nothing returned. I also scanned
for viruses - luckily no viruses present. This is starting to annoy me. I
have XP SP 2 installed.

Any help would be appreciated.

Conor
.
I was having the same problem. Couls only open one
Click to expand...
browser. I came here and read about pop-up blockers and
realized I had downloaded Yahoo Messager and Companion
blocker came with it. I went to Add/remove programs in
Control panel and removed everything related to Yahoo
except Messager and now works fine. Hope this helps
someone.
 
Hi Krista :-)

You may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your system
causing this problem. In addition to running your updated anti-virus
program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are present on
your system. Some variants of malware can replicate themselves over and
over if not removed properly. While you may have run McAfee, it is an
Anti-virus program, and therefore, will not be able to detect or clean other
types of scumware. Please follow all instructions carefully to be sure your
system is thoroughly cleaned:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
also ....
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)

or ........

Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

Also.........

Courtesy of Jim Byrd -

Download Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
file, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
Be sure to read the "How-to" info here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
updating of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/.
(If you download and use the updater from the beginning, it will
automatically handle downloading the other files. Place them in a dedicated
folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run. This scan may take a long
time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough

and......

Additional information on how to protect your PC:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

So how did I get infected in the first place?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.ph...ghlight=&sid=53751d8ff5915261af727df08e66ce0d
or
http://snipurl.com/980t

If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.

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I too am havin the same issue. When I click IE from my programs and I
already have IE open the new window opens, but the window I already
had open closes. So the end result is I can only have 1 IE widnow
open at a time and sometimes a site that I am "logged" into such as
ebay suddenly is gone. Becuase a new window opens and my original
window is closed, the use of the "Back" button is not available.
This is very frustrating. I am running Windows XP. I noticed this
problem after running the latest windows update also. I have no idea
what changed, and I cannot find a setting to unset to correct the
problem. I did order the SP2 CD from Microsoft for XP, but have not
installed it yet.

I am running the latest McAfee internet security and virus software.
I have run the program to scan for spyware and the likes. Nothing
was found.

If anyone knows what could be causing this, their suggestions are
welcome.

Thank you,
Krista

Jan Il said:
Hi Conor :-)
Help please,

When I open a new window, either by going to File and New and Window
or even by double clicking the IE icon on the desktop or even in the
Quick Launch bar I can only keep one IE window open at a time. I
scanned for Spyware/ Adware with Ad-Aware SE earlier today and there
was nothing returned. I also scanned for viruses - luckily no
viruses present. This is starting to annoy me. I have XP SP 2
installed.

Any help would be appreciated.
Click to expand...
Try the following and see if it helps:

Open Multiple Windows In IE

To keep more than one browser window open at a time, click File in
the main menu, select New, then Window. To close a browser window,
click the X in the top right-hand corner or select Close from the
File menu. You can also open a new browser window with Ctrl+N.

How to open Mutiple Browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

also.....................

Courtesy of Venkatesh

Try these steps:
Open IE, tools, internet options.
Select Advanced tab and click the [restore defaults] button.
Later, select the Programs and click the [reset web settings] button.
Click OK.

or.................

You Cannot Open New Internet Explorer Window or Nothing Happens
After You Click a Link
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q281679

or...........................
How to open multiple web browser Windows
http://navigators.com/multiple_browsers.html

or............................

Courtesy of Don Varnau:

From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Browsing> uncheck "Reuse
windows for launching shortcuts."

And...

You may have a program running which is blocking pop-up windows-
something like Yahoo Companion, Google toolbar, a firewall,
Earthlink (or another) pop-up blocker, etc. You'll have to
uninstall the program or turn off the feature that's blocking new
windows.

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

also................

Can't open other windows:
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#hyperlinks
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window

If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this
thread with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.

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I had been using the popup blocker of the Google toolbar without any problem,
but just to make sure, I disabled the popup blocker. This had no effect on
the problem under discussion: trying to open a new window results in the
original window being closed.

I noticed that what sounds like the same problem appears in another post to
this group.
 
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