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Annoying Internet Explorer Behavior

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  • 05-05-2002 12:41pm
    #1
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,517 ✭✭✭✭


    If I have multiple browser windows open, and I use the links bar in IE to open a new page, it often happens that the link I select opens in one of the other browser windows that I have open.

    Its incredibly irritating to have to switch to the other window, stop the page from loading, then go back to the original, where - on trying the link again - the page loads in the correct browser window (ie. the one I selected the bloody link on!)

    Can anyone explain why this is happening (and how to stop it?!?)

    I'm using XP/IE 6.0.2600.


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    #2
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    Dunno how to fix it permanently, but I can tell you how to get around it - drag the link into the current window.

    adam


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    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,285 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    reason its happening- the order you are giving it actually to open in a "new window".
    You have a couple IE windows open.
    XP is an absolute animal in regards memory.
    If system resources are running low IE will by default grab another of your open windows and use it as a "New Window".
    BTW- XP is not the only OS that does this.
    NT SP6 is infamous for the same tricks.


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    #4
    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    If you're multi-window animal, download opera. It's far better for multi-windows goodness.

    :)


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    GoneShootin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,478 ✭✭✭GoneShootin


    use shortcut keys

    Ctrl + N for all new window pleasure


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    #6
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,517 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Thanks for all your feedback.

    Dragging favourites into the window seems to work perfectly.

    Gone Shootin - I use Ctrl-N all the time.... the problem is that sites open up in windows that I'm already using (instead of the browser window I am on).

    smccarrick - As for system resources, I have half a gig of RAM and a 750mb permanent swapfile, so I don't think its lack of resources thats causing the problem.

    Thanks again...

    PS - not mad about Opera !! :D


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    donaloconnor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 287 ✭✭donaloconnor


    simply keep your finger pressed on the SHIFT key when clicking the link


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    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,517 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    Originally posted by donaloconnor
    simply keep your finger pressed on the SHIFT key when clicking the link

    Shift-clicking a link opens it in a new window, fair enough. But it doesn't solve the annoying behaviour I've been experiencing......


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