IE Strange Problem

[OKCWilly]

Whenever I am using Internet Explorer, if what ever web site I am on tries to open a new window to go to a new page, it will flash, and then disappear. It is as if I am only allocated one window only when running IE. I am running IE 6.02800.1106. I have tried to uninstall so as to reinstall with no luck. I am not sure how to do a complete reinstall of IE 6 that will replace my existing program. Thanks in advance.......

[GrandDad]

Have you checked for spyware or adware ?

if not start here ;
http://forums.windrivers.com/showthread.php?t=57348

its at the start of Anti-Virus section to find it easier later .

[OKCWilly]

I am using ADSubtract Pro, Norton Internet Security 2003, NOD32 for Virus protection. Using AdSubtract pro, I removed all cookies, cleaned the browser cache, browser history, search history, and temporary files. Sorry, I should've stated that earlier. I welcome any new ideas.......

[NooNoo]

What windows version are you using?

Have you updated at windowsupdate?

In IE try tools, internet options, advanced tab. Is the "reuse windows for launching shortcuts" checked?

[OKCWilly]

I am running XP Pro. I have installed all updates as they became available. I looked to see if "reuse windows for launching shortcuts" was checked. It was! I changed it and got the same results. I changed it back and then changed everything to the default settings. Rebooted and still have the same problem. I think I am back to my original question:"how do I reinstall IE and force file replacement". Thanks for the help.........

[NooNoo]

ok, so the easy fix didn't work, reinstall or repair ie6 or outlook mskb

[nekur0]

ok, so the easy fix didn't work, reinstall or repair ie6 or outlook mskb

I had the same problem on a system and the reinstall of IE failed to fix the issue. But, this solution worked for me.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q281679

[NooNoo]

Welcome to Windrivers nekur0

Let's hope your tip helps.

[geoscomp]

I am using ADSubtract Pro, Norton Internet Security 2003, NOD32 for Virus protection. Using AdSubtract pro, I removed all cookies, cleaned the browser cache, browser history, search history, and temporary files. Sorry, I should've stated that earlier. I welcome any new ideas.......

None of that will clean out spyware that does exactly what you are describing..only spybot.adaware/hijack this are useful in these instances

[SnowBlindGrafix]

Try disabling third-party browser extensions in IE.

Open internet options, click the advanced tab, remove the check from "enable third-party browser extensions", click apply and restart your computer. This will stop lots of spyware from using IE and your bandwidth.

If you have a popup blocker running that might stop other IE windows from opening.