Not opening new windows

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All of a sudden I can't open new windows in IE 6. If I try to "open in a new
window" it won't work either, and my current page is just replaced without
the ability to even go back. I can't think of anything that could have caused
this. Does anyone know how I can fix this? Thanks so much.
 
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
 
thank you so much. I had just reinstalled a yahoo dial up and didn't realize
that the yahoo companion was the issue. It's working again. Again, thank you
for your help!
 
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