IE New windows

[snoopyh42.livejournal.com]

I seem to have a problem with IE not opening new windows. For example, I click an article on Fark and it'll open a window, but won't display the page or the toolbar or anything. All I can do is close the window, I can't interact with it.

Operating System: Windows XP Professional SP1
Browser version: 6.0.2800.1106.xpsp2.021108-1929CO

I've tried running the System File Checker, and I've tried running "regsrv32 urlmon.dll" as per some other things I read. I've also run all of the Windows updates. Thanks for any help you can give.

**EDIT** Please, don't just tell me to use a different browser. I understand that people have issues with MS, but I happen to like IE.

Comments

[c0c0c0.livejournal.com]

Use Mozilla.
You won't regret it.

Xp

[lissrac.livejournal.com]

I had the same problem a while back with IE. I tried everything. the only thing that worked was doing a format and reinstall of windows. but if mozilla works go for it. :)

[nancymccoydfw.livejournal.com]

If it's a cracked copy, it could be corrupt. I personally hate XP. Love the icon btw!

[snoopyh42.livejournal.com]

It worked fine about a month or so ago.

[rachelland.livejournal.com]

sure, but if the water pump blew in your car, would it not be possible that it worked a few months ago? there are probably corrupt files. I would try reinstalling or upgrading IE from download.microsoft.com. Or, if XP has it, if you go into add remove control panel and select IE there is an option to repair the program. Also you could try deleting temporary internet files or deleting the folder from your hard drive all together so a new one will be created, but that's probably a long shot.

Re:

[snoopyh42.livejournal.com]

I've already tried removing and reloading IE. I'll probably end up reloading from scratch.

Another Way

[funky2yc.livejournal.com]

You could also try repairing IE. Go to Add/Remove Programs, under the Control Panel.
Click on, 'Add/Remove Windows Components,' Un-check the Internet Explorer icon, click next. After this, re-check the IE box to reinstall it. You may want to copy you favorites before you do this, I'm not sure if it wipes them. (path X:\Documents and Settings\User Name\Favorites (X being the drive Windows is installed on/System Drive). This should fix the problem. Good Luck!

Re: Another Way

[funky2yc.livejournal.com]

P.S. If you don't have an XP CD, don't try this... it's going to want it.

Re: Another Way

[snoopyh42.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, that didn't work. I unchecked it, rebooted, rechecked it, rebooted, still same problem.

Re: Another Way

[funky2yc.livejournal.com]

You should check out these articles on M$'s KB : Q314465,Q316894,Q314456, and Q314473
It's a good amount of reading, but it may point you in the right direction.

Re: Another Way

[snoopyh42.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your help, but unfortunately that doesn't really address my problem either... I'm starting to think a reload may be in my future.

[chickenfart.livejournal.com]

I know what the problem is.. FARK SUCKS.

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[snoopyh42.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your commentary, but I was just using Fark as an example.

[chickenfart.livejournal.com]

This I know. You typed "For example".

[blackrat.livejournal.com]

Advertising the fact you use a cracked copy of M$'s lil baby prolly isnt the smartest of things...

[snoopyh42.livejournal.com]

Oh my, is that the MStapo at my door? :)

[rachelland.livejournal.com]

you'd be suprised who they catch...

[blackrat.livejournal.com]

No-one expects the spanish inquisition!!

[liquidmercurial.livejournal.com]

Remove SP1 from the computer. WinXP SP1 is known to cause problems.

[oddball42.livejournal.com]

also as a suggestions, i really have become quite happy with opera. i hate IE with a burning passions, mostly because of all the background dl and pop code thats built in... i like opera pretty well too.