IE7 Tabs Not Working

Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for the
web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank page.
If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes to the
link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that is. Any
ideas as to what the problem is?

Charlie
Thu May 08 13:27:48 PDT 2008

I might also add that I have the same problem when running IE with no
add-ons and with all the system defaults reset. I also tried clearing cache.
Also turned off Avast and still no tabs.
"Charlie" <Charlie@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:eO8ZkeUsIHA.3680@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for the
> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank
> page. If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes
> to the link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that
> is. Any ideas as to what the problem is?
>

PA
Thu May 08 15:21:55 PDT 2008

1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
add-ons).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer?s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which
automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and (c) all third-party
Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this
behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7.

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
[Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot
uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!]

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Direct Download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Charlie wrote:
> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for the
> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank
> page.
> If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes to
> the
> link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that is. Any
> ideas as to what the problem is?

rob^_^
Thu May 08 15:29:22 PDT 2008

Hi Charlie,

Does this occur on all links? or just on particular sites?

Opening tabs/windows from links within web pages can be effected by your
security settings and the Windows version you are using.

On Vista, if you click a link on a web site that is in the (say) Internet
Zone and the link is to a site that is say in your Restricted Zone, the
Vista/IE7 will only open the link in a new window.

Also, do you have (or previously have had) any other browsers installed on
your computer and set as your default web browser? You can correct this by
making sure that IE is set as your default web browser using the "Set
Program Access and Defaults" (XP) applet. There is an obscure bug with the
Avant Browser which leaves some settings behind when it is uninstalled.

Regards.

"Charlie" <Charlie@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:eO8ZkeUsIHA.3680@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for the
> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank
> page. If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes
> to the link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that
> is. Any ideas as to what the problem is?
>

Herpimage
Thu May 08 22:23:00 PDT 2008

I am having the identical problem. MSIE is slow to open links and the tab
function causes the app to simply lock up and stop working. The without
add-ons starts up just fine and the tab function works. I have tried killing
all excess processes but the problem persists.



"Charlie" wrote:

> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for the
> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank page.
> If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes to the
> link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that is. Any
> ideas as to what the problem is?
>
>
>

Robert
Fri May 09 05:15:02 PDT 2008

"Herpimage" <Herpimage@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:43307242-D068-4D6B-BB4C-D5A7E8E58395@microsoft.com...
>I am having the identical problem. MSIE is slow to open links and the tab
> function causes the app to simply lock up and stop working. The without
> add-ons starts up just fine and the tab function works.

> I have tried killing all excess processes but the problem persists.


That sounds like you used Task Manager and focused on other running
programs. Those would be secondary implications from your No Add-ons
result. The first things you should be testing are your other add-ons,
using the Manage Add-ons tool.

Tip: instead of testing all add-ons one at a time you can test them in groups.
E.g. since significant functionality may be lost be disabling add-ons from
Microsoft Corporation and since such add-ons are unlikely to be the cause
of your problem symptom, I would start out by disabling all add-ons except
ones from that Publisher. So, show the list of all add-ons that IE has seen,
sort them by Publisher and disable/enable accordingly. Then test.
Next add back add-ons that you think you may really need and retest.
After that ask yourself if you really need what's left and if not just leave it
until it is ever needed again. If the problem symptom reoccurs after
you enable one you will then have a much better idea of what was causing
it but with much less effort than trying to test all add-ons now one by one.


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
---


>
>
>
> "Charlie" wrote:
>
>> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
>> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for the
>> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank page.
>> If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes to the
>> link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that is. Any
>> ideas as to what the problem is?
>>
>>
>>

Charlie
Fri May 09 10:18:52 PDT 2008

The problem still exist running IE without add-ins. Resetting the default
settings also does not fix the problem.
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OIQCdrVsIHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>
> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons;
> or
>
> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
> (No add-ons).
>
> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer?s (No Add-ons) Mode:
> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
>
> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>
> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which
> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and (c) all
> third-party Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall
> IE7, does this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7.
>
> Uninstalling IE7
> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot
> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!]
>
> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
>
> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:
>
> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
> STOP
> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
>
> I strongly recommend using
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>
> Direct Download link:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b
>
> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>
> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
> it to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Charlie wrote:
>> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
>> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for the
>> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank
>> page.
>> If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes to
>> the
>> link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that is. Any
>> ideas as to what the problem is?
>

Charlie
Fri May 09 10:19:56 PDT 2008

This occurs on all links. No other browsers have been the default browser.
"rob^_^" <iecustomizer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:B690C5A4-C572-4DE2-9F9D-7A5F4F0AADC7@microsoft.com...
> Hi Charlie,
>
> Does this occur on all links? or just on particular sites?
>
> Opening tabs/windows from links within web pages can be effected by your
> security settings and the Windows version you are using.
>
> On Vista, if you click a link on a web site that is in the (say) Internet
> Zone and the link is to a site that is say in your Restricted Zone, the
> Vista/IE7 will only open the link in a new window.
>
> Also, do you have (or previously have had) any other browsers installed on
> your computer and set as your default web browser? You can correct this by
> making sure that IE is set as your default web browser using the "Set
> Program Access and Defaults" (XP) applet. There is an obscure bug with the
> Avant Browser which leaves some settings behind when it is uninstalled.
>
> Regards.
>
> "Charlie" <Charlie@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:eO8ZkeUsIHA.3680@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
>> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for the
>> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank
>> page. If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it
>> goes to the link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how
>> that is. Any ideas as to what the problem is?
>>

Jac
Fri May 09 10:25:00 PDT 2008

I am also encountering this problem everytime i click open in new tab, slow
reaction then not responseding. Pls anyone out there can help. Charlie
problem started at te same day as mine. Any idea why all this start at the
same time??

"Charlie" wrote:

> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for the
> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank page.
> If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes to the
> link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that is. Any
> ideas as to what the problem is?
>
>
>

PA
Fri May 09 10:55:46 PDT 2008

You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest that
you...

1. Uninstall IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6) EXACTLY per
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html [Only use the Command
%windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot uninstall via Add/Remove
Programs!]

2a. Uninstall all toolbars and third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds).

2b. Disable all Norton Add-ons, if applicable.

3. Reinstall IE7 EXACTLY per
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install <= Steps #1-8, #10 &
#11; take note of #12, then STOP!

NB: Use http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Or Direct Download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

4. IMMEDIATELY go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install any
critical updates offered. If a "Root Certificates" update is listed in the
Optional category, you might install it, too, to take full advantage of
IE7's additional security.

Also see:

IEBlog : IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx

Release Notes
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Charlie wrote:
> The problem still exist running IE without add-ins. Resetting the default
> settings also does not fix the problem.
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OIQCdrVsIHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
>> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>>
>> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons;
>> or
>>
>> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
>> (No add-ons).
>>
>> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer?s (No Add-ons) Mode:
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
>>
>> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>>
>> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which
>> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and (c) all
>> third-party Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall
>> IE7, does this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7.
>>
>> Uninstalling IE7
>> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
>> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot
>> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!]
>>
>> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
>>
>> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:
>>
>> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12,
>> then
>> STOP
>> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
>>
>> I strongly recommend using
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
>> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>>
>> Direct Download link:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b
>>
>> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>>
>> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
>> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
>> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
>> it to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Charlie wrote:
>>> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I hold
>>> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for
>>> the
>>> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank
>>> page.
>>> If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes to
>>> the
>>> link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that is. Any
>>> ideas as to what the problem is?

Charlie
Fri May 09 13:11:37 PDT 2008

I uninstalled IE7 which rolled back to IE6. I used IE6 a little to see if
everything was working and it was. I reinstalled IE7 from the Microsoft site
and everything is now working well. Thanks for all the help.
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:e9dCV4fsIHA.2208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest that
> you...
>
> 1. Uninstall IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6) EXACTLY per
> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html [Only use the Command
> %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot uninstall via Add/Remove
> Programs!]
>
> 2a. Uninstall all toolbars and third-party Windows Themes (including
> Window Blinds).
>
> 2b. Disable all Norton Add-ons, if applicable.
>
> 3. Reinstall IE7 EXACTLY per
> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install <= Steps #1-8, #10 &
> #11; take note of #12, then STOP!
>
> NB: Use http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.mspx as the
> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>
> Or Direct Download link:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b
>
> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>
> 4. IMMEDIATELY go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install any
> critical updates offered. If a "Root Certificates" update is listed in
> the Optional category, you might install it, too, to take full advantage
> of IE7's additional security.
>
> Also see:
>
> IEBlog : IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
>
> What's New in Internet Explorer 7
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx
>
> Release Notes
> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Charlie wrote:
>> The problem still exist running IE without add-ins. Resetting the default
>> settings also does not fix the problem.
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OIQCdrVsIHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
>>> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>>>
>>> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
>>> Add-ons;
>>> or
>>>
>>> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
>>> (No add-ons).
>>>
>>> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer?s (No Add-ons) Mode:
>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
>>>
>>> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>>>
>>> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which
>>> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and (c) all
>>> third-party Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT
>>> reinstall
>>> IE7, does this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7.
>>>
>>> Uninstalling IE7
>>> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
>>> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot
>>> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!]
>>>
>>> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
>>>
>>> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:
>>>
>>> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12,
>>> then
>>> STOP
>>> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
>>>
>>> I strongly recommend using
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
>>> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>>>
>>> Direct Download link:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b
>>>
>>> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>>>
>>> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
>>> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
>>> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing
>>> it to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
>>> --
>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>
>>> Charlie wrote:
>>>> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I
>>>> hold
>>>> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for
>>>> the
>>>> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank
>>>> page.
>>>> If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes to
>>>> the
>>>> link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that is.
>>>> Any
>>>> ideas as to what the problem is?
>

PA
Fri May 09 13:22:16 PDT 2008

YW, Charlie, and thanks for your feedback.

Charlie wrote:
> I uninstalled IE7 which rolled back to IE6. I used IE6 a little to see if
> everything was working and it was. I reinstalled IE7 from the Microsoft
> site
> and everything is now working well. Thanks for all the help.
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:e9dCV4fsIHA.2208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest
>> that
>> you...
>>
>> 1. Uninstall IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6) EXACTLY per
>> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html [Only use the Command
>> %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot uninstall via Add/Remove
>> Programs!]
>>
>> 2a. Uninstall all toolbars and third-party Windows Themes (including
>> Window Blinds).
>>
>> 2b. Disable all Norton Add-ons, if applicable.
>>
>> 3. Reinstall IE7 EXACTLY per
>> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install <= Steps #1-8, #10
>> &
>> #11; take note of #12, then STOP!
>>
>> NB: Use http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.mspx as the
>> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>>
>> Or Direct Download link:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b
>>
>> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>>
>> 4. IMMEDIATELY go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install any
>> critical updates offered. If a "Root Certificates" update is listed in
>> the Optional category, you might install it, too, to take full advantage
>> of IE7's additional security.
>>
>> Also see:
>>
>> IEBlog : IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
>>
>> What's New in Internet Explorer 7
>> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms649487.aspx
>>
>> Release Notes
>> http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/Aa740486.aspx
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Charlie wrote:
>>> The problem still exist running IE without add-ins. Resetting the
>>> default
>>> settings also does not fix the problem.
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OIQCdrVsIHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> 1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To
>>>> start IE7 in No Add-ons mode:
>>>>
>>>> Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
>>>> Add-ons;
>>>> or
>>>>
>>>> Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer
>>>> (No add-ons).
>>>>
>>>> Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer?s (No Add-ons) Mode:
>>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
>>>>
>>>> 2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!
>>>>
>>>> 3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which
>>>> automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and (c) all
>>>> third-party Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT
>>>> reinstall
>>>> IE7, does this behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7.
>>>>
>>>> Uninstalling IE7
>>>> http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
>>>> [Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot
>>>> uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!]
>>>>
>>>> IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
>>>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx
>>>>
>>>> 4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:
>>>>
>>>> Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12,
>>>> then
>>>> STOP
>>>> http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install
>>>>
>>>> I strongly recommend using
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
>>>> installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.
>>>>
>>>> Direct Download link:
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30-081805b2f90b
>>>>
>>>> Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.
>>>>
>>>> 5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
>>>> reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
>>>> Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend
>>>> installing
>>>> it to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.
>>>> --
>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>>>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>>>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>>>
>>>> Charlie wrote:
>>>>> Running IE 7 and XP Pro SP2. The problem just started today. When I
>>>>> hold
>>>>> down the Ctl key and click on a link, IE use to open up a new tab for
>>>>> the
>>>>> web page. Now it opens a new tab which says Connecting... and a blank
>>>>> page.
>>>>> If I just click on the link without holding down the Ctl key it goes
>>>>> to
>>>>> the
>>>>> link. I don't recall making any changes but we all know how that is.
>>>>> Any
>>>>> ideas as to what the problem is?