IE from xp

[jimmill]

Hi folks

Anyone have an idea why IE has suddenly stopped following links automatically. I can stop the new window and refresh. It works then.

Not changed my system recently. XP has worked OK for 6 months!

 

[allan]

Can you explain the problem a little more please?

 

[jimmill]

When I click a link within a page, it works just fine. If the link opens a new window, the computer seems not to look for the new page until I press the stop button and refresh - then it works. I have never seen anything like this before. Tried reinstalling explorer but the problems still occur.
Obviously if the new window has console formats (no menu etc) I can't do anything about it. The only change I can remember making is to dump an advert program to 'gator corp' or something like that.
Bizarre!

Help please!

 

[allan]

Okay, I think I understand. Try this and see if it helps:

Go to START - RUN and type the following:

regsvr32 urlmon.dll (ENTER)

 

[jimmill]

faulty exploring

Thanks for that Allan.

The computer reported a successful running of the programme but still no joy. I'm beginning to suspect that I may need to do a full re-install. I was thinking of clearing the decks in any case. However, if you can think of any other tricks I'll gladly try them

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Try doing a repair before that format. Who knows it might work.