IE7 opens blank page in response to CTL+Click on link

PC
Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002

Situation
Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk. Re-installed
XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All seems fine except IE7.

Before reload
IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.

Problem after reload
On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open a new
tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have used
ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed to work
correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site (version for
XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS). I saved
installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the same problem reappeared when I
use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.

Any advice please?
--
Solang

CORRECTION TO INITIAL POST
I previously stated that Ctl+ click on a link opens a new tab with a blank
page - this is incorrect.
Actually, Ctl+click on link opens another version of IE7 (ie new IE7 icon
appears in task bar) & new version of IE7 contains a blank page.
--
Solang


"Solang" wrote:

> PC
> Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002
>
> Situation
> Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk. Re-installed
> XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All seems fine except IE7.
>
> Before reload
> IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.
>
> Problem after reload
> On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open a new
> tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have used
> ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed to work
> correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site (version for
> XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS). I saved
> installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the same problem reappeared when I
> use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.
>
> Any advice please?
> --
> Solang

Which was installed first, IE7 or WinXP SP3?

Open Windows Explorer to C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer <=this folder |
Right-click on the file IEXPLORE.EXE | Properties | Version: What version is
listed here?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
(if any)?
--
~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/


Solang wrote:
> CORRECTION TO INITIAL POST
> I previously stated that Ctl+ click on a link opens a new tab with a blank
> page - this is incorrect.
> Actually, Ctl+click on link opens another version of IE7 (ie new IE7 icon
> appears in task bar) & new version of IE7 contains a blank page.
>
>> PC
>> Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002
>>
>> Situation
>> Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk.
>> Re-installed XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All seems
>> fine except IE7.
>>
>> Before reload
>> IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.
>>
>> Problem after reload
>> On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open a
>> new
>> tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have
>> used
>> ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed to
>> work correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site
>> (version for XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM
>> REQUIREMENTS). I saved installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the same
>> problem reappeared when I use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.
>>
>> Any advice please?
>> --
>> Solang

"Solang" <Solang@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6BC89EFD-B2C4-43FF-9C86-8F415FB8A5E0@microsoft.com...
> CORRECTION TO INITIAL POST
> I previously stated that Ctl+ click on a link opens a new tab with a blank
> page - this is incorrect.
> Actually, Ctl+click on link opens another version of IE7 (ie new IE7 icon
> appears in task bar) & new version of IE7 contains a blank page.


See if you have some nVidia software installed that you
could do without. (E.g. using Control Panel)



> --
> Solang
>
>
> "Solang" wrote:
>
>> PC
>> Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002
>>
>> Situation
>> Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk. Re-installed
>> XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All seems fine except IE7.
>>
>> Before reload
>> IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.
>>
>> Problem after reload
>> On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open a new
>> tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have used
>> ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed to work
>> correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site (version for
>> XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS). I saved
>> installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the same problem reappeared when I
>> use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.
>>
>> Any advice please?
>> --
>> Solang

SEQUENCE
1. Clean re-install from Dell re-installation CD for XP home
2. Updates via Microsoft update site which I believe installed SP2 then SP3.
Control panel ABOUT shows v5.1(build 2600.xpsp.080413-2111 : Service Pack 3).
I assume this update installed IE7 .
3. Installed Grisoft AVG + various applications
4. Discovered IE7 CTL+click problem
5. Used Control panel ADD/REMOVE SOFTWARE to remove IE7 which left me with
IE6.
7. Updated IE to IE7 via Microsoft update site.
8. CTL+click problem still present & opens new version of IE with blank page.

IE7 VERSION
Version: 7.0.5730.13, update version: 0

FIREWALL
Using Thomson Speedtouch530 with built in firewall. Windows firewall is
disabled.

ANTI-VIRUS & SPYWARE PROTECTION
Grisoft AVG
Lavasoft Ad-Aware- manual activation
CCleaner- manual activation

NEW INFO
Have now discovered that "CTL+ click with scroll wheel" does work
correctly & opens a link url in a new tabbed window. (Immediate question is:
Is CTL-key faulty? Answer: its OK & does correct action for CTL+C & CTL+V).

Regards & thanks for your help
--
Solang


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Which was installed first, IE7 or WinXP SP3?
>
> Open Windows Explorer to C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer <=this folder |
> Right-click on the file IEXPLORE.EXE | Properties | Version: What version is
> listed here?
>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall
> (if any)?
> --
> ~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/
>
>
> Solang wrote:
> > CORRECTION TO INITIAL POST
> > I previously stated that Ctl+ click on a link opens a new tab with a blank
> > page - this is incorrect.
> > Actually, Ctl+click on link opens another version of IE7 (ie new IE7 icon
> > appears in task bar) & new version of IE7 contains a blank page.
> >
> >> PC
> >> Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002
> >>
> >> Situation
> >> Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk.
> >> Re-installed XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All seems
> >> fine except IE7.
> >>
> >> Before reload
> >> IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.
> >>
> >> Problem after reload
> >> On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open a
> >> new
> >> tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have
> >> used
> >> ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed to
> >> work correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site
> >> (version for XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM
> >> REQUIREMENTS). I saved installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the same
> >> problem reappeared when I use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.
> >>
> >> Any advice please?
> >> --
> >> Solang
>
>

1. Control panel ADD/REMOVE SOFTWARE shows only Display Driver from Nvidia.
2. Control panel shows icon for NVidia nView desktop manager.
3. Device manager shows Nvidia driver date: 6/10/03, version 5.2.1.6

Thanks for your help
--
Solang


"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:

> "Solang" <Solang@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6BC89EFD-B2C4-43FF-9C86-8F415FB8A5E0@microsoft.com...
> > CORRECTION TO INITIAL POST
> > I previously stated that Ctl+ click on a link opens a new tab with a blank
> > page - this is incorrect.
> > Actually, Ctl+click on link opens another version of IE7 (ie new IE7 icon
> > appears in task bar) & new version of IE7 contains a blank page.
>
>
> See if you have some nVidia software installed that you
> could do without. (E.g. using Control Panel)
>
>
>
> > --
> > Solang
> >
> >
> > "Solang" wrote:
> >
> >> PC
> >> Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002
> >>
> >> Situation
> >> Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk. Re-installed
> >> XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All seems fine except IE7.
> >>
> >> Before reload
> >> IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.
> >>
> >> Problem after reload
> >> On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open a new
> >> tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have used
> >> ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed to work
> >> correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site (version for
> >> XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS). I saved
> >> installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the same problem reappeared when I
> >> use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.
> >>
> >> Any advice please?
> >> --
> >> Solang
>
>
>

For Robert who seems to have hit the nail on the head => Does this behavior
persist if you disable Nvidia Desktop Manager? See
http://forums.techguy.org/web-email/...-ctrl-key.html
and/or
http://www.windowskb.com/Uwe/Forum.a...t-mouse-button
--
~PA Bear

Solang wrote:
> SEQUENCE
> 1. Clean re-install from Dell re-installation CD for XP home
> 2. Updates via Microsoft update site which I believe installed SP2 then
> SP3.
> Control panel ABOUT shows v5.1(build 2600.xpsp.080413-2111 : Service Pack
> 3). I assume this update installed IE7 .
> 3. Installed Grisoft AVG + various applications
> 4. Discovered IE7 CTL+click problem
> 5. Used Control panel ADD/REMOVE SOFTWARE to remove IE7 which left me with
> IE6.
> 7. Updated IE to IE7 via Microsoft update site.
> 8. CTL+click problem still present & opens new version of IE with blank
> page.
>
> IE7 VERSION
> Version: 7.0.5730.13, update version: 0
>
> FIREWALL
> Using Thomson Speedtouch530 with built in firewall. Windows firewall is
> disabled.
>
> ANTI-VIRUS & SPYWARE PROTECTION
> Grisoft AVG
> Lavasoft Ad-Aware- manual activation
> CCleaner- manual activation
>
> NEW INFO
> Have now discovered that "CTL+ click with scroll wheel" does work
> correctly & opens a link url in a new tabbed window. (Immediate question
> is: Is CTL-key faulty? Answer: its OK & does correct action for CTL+C &
> CTL+V).
<paste>
> 1. Control panel ADD/REMOVE SOFTWARE shows only Display Driver from
> Nvidia.
> 2. Control panel shows icon for NVidia nView desktop manager.
> 3. Device manager shows Nvidia driver date: 6/10/03, version 5.2.1.6
</paste>
>
> Regards & thanks for your help
>
>> Which was installed first, IE7 or WinXP SP3?
>>
>> Open Windows Explorer to C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer <=this folder
>> |
>> Right-click on the file IEXPLORE.EXE | Properties | Version: What version
>> is listed here?
>>
>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>> firewall
>> (if any)?
>> --
>> ~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/
>>
>>
>> Solang wrote:
>>> CORRECTION TO INITIAL POST
>>> I previously stated that Ctl+ click on a link opens a new tab with a
>>> blank
>>> page - this is incorrect.
>>> Actually, Ctl+click on link opens a [new IE window] (ie new IE7 icon
>>> appears in task bar) & [this new window] contains a blank page.
>>>
>>>> PC
>>>> Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002
>>>>
>>>> Situation
>>>> Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk.
>>>> Re-installed XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All
>>>> seems
>>>> fine except IE7.
>>>>
>>>> Before reload
>>>> IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.
>>>>
>>>> Problem after reload
>>>> On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open a
>>>> new
>>>> tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have
>>>> used
>>>> ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed to
>>>> work correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site
>>>> (version for XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM
>>>> REQUIREMENTS). I saved installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the
>>>> same
>>>> problem reappeared when I use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.
>>>>
>>>> Any advice please?
>>>> --
>>>> Solang

Disabling NVidiaDesktop Mgr solves the problem. Very many thanks
--
Solang


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> For Robert who seems to have hit the nail on the head => Does this behavior
> persist if you disable Nvidia Desktop Manager? See
> http://forums.techguy.org/web-email/...-ctrl-key.html
> and/or
> http://www.windowskb.com/Uwe/Forum.a...t-mouse-button
> --
> ~PA Bear
>
> Solang wrote:
> > SEQUENCE
> > 1. Clean re-install from Dell re-installation CD for XP home
> > 2. Updates via Microsoft update site which I believe installed SP2 then
> > SP3.
> > Control panel ABOUT shows v5.1(build 2600.xpsp.080413-2111 : Service Pack
> > 3). I assume this update installed IE7 .
> > 3. Installed Grisoft AVG + various applications
> > 4. Discovered IE7 CTL+click problem
> > 5. Used Control panel ADD/REMOVE SOFTWARE to remove IE7 which left me with
> > IE6.
> > 7. Updated IE to IE7 via Microsoft update site.
> > 8. CTL+click problem still present & opens new version of IE with blank
> > page.
> >
> > IE7 VERSION
> > Version: 7.0.5730.13, update version: 0
> >
> > FIREWALL
> > Using Thomson Speedtouch530 with built in firewall. Windows firewall is
> > disabled.
> >
> > ANTI-VIRUS & SPYWARE PROTECTION
> > Grisoft AVG
> > Lavasoft Ad-Aware- manual activation
> > CCleaner- manual activation
> >
> > NEW INFO
> > Have now discovered that "CTL+ click with scroll wheel" does work
> > correctly & opens a link url in a new tabbed window. (Immediate question
> > is: Is CTL-key faulty? Answer: its OK & does correct action for CTL+C &
> > CTL+V).
> <paste>
> > 1. Control panel ADD/REMOVE SOFTWARE shows only Display Driver from
> > Nvidia.
> > 2. Control panel shows icon for NVidia nView desktop manager.
> > 3. Device manager shows Nvidia driver date: 6/10/03, version 5.2.1.6
> </paste>
> >
> > Regards & thanks for your help
> >
> >> Which was installed first, IE7 or WinXP SP3?
> >>
> >> Open Windows Explorer to C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer <=this folder
> >> |
> >> Right-click on the file IEXPLORE.EXE | Properties | Version: What version
> >> is listed here?
> >>
> >> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
> >> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
> >> firewall
> >> (if any)?
> >> --
> >> ~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/
> >>
> >>
> >> Solang wrote:
> >>> CORRECTION TO INITIAL POST
> >>> I previously stated that Ctl+ click on a link opens a new tab with a
> >>> blank
> >>> page - this is incorrect.
> >>> Actually, Ctl+click on link opens a [new IE window] (ie new IE7 icon
> >>> appears in task bar) & [this new window] contains a blank page.
> >>>
> >>>> PC
> >>>> Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002
> >>>>
> >>>> Situation
> >>>> Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk.
> >>>> Re-installed XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All
> >>>> seems
> >>>> fine except IE7.
> >>>>
> >>>> Before reload
> >>>> IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.
> >>>>
> >>>> Problem after reload
> >>>> On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open a
> >>>> new
> >>>> tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have
> >>>> used
> >>>> ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed to
> >>>> work correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site
> >>>> (version for XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM
> >>>> REQUIREMENTS). I saved installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the
> >>>> same
> >>>> problem reappeared when I use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.
> >>>>
> >>>> Any advice please?
> >>>> --
> >>>> Solang
>
>

Disabling NVidiaDesktop Mgr solves the problem. Very many thanks
--
Solang


"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:

> "Solang" <Solang@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:6BC89EFD-B2C4-43FF-9C86-8F415FB8A5E0@microsoft.com...
> > CORRECTION TO INITIAL POST
> > I previously stated that Ctl+ click on a link opens a new tab with a blank
> > page - this is incorrect.
> > Actually, Ctl+click on link opens another version of IE7 (ie new IE7 icon
> > appears in task bar) & new version of IE7 contains a blank page.
>
>
> See if you have some nVidia software installed that you
> could do without. (E.g. using Control Panel)
>
>
>
> > --
> > Solang
> >
> >
> > "Solang" wrote:
> >
> >> PC
> >> Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002
> >>
> >> Situation
> >> Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk. Re-installed
> >> XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All seems fine except IE7.
> >>
> >> Before reload
> >> IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.
> >>
> >> Problem after reload
> >> On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open a new
> >> tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have used
> >> ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed to work
> >> correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site (version for
> >> XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS). I saved
> >> installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the same problem reappeared when I
> >> use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.
> >>
> >> Any advice please?
> >> --
> >> Solang
>
>
>

YW & thanks for your digging and feedback.

Solang wrote:
> Disabling NVidiaDesktop Mgr solves the problem. Very many thanks
>
>> For Robert who seems to have hit the nail on the head => Does this
>> behavior
>> persist if you disable Nvidia Desktop Manager? See
>> http://forums.techguy.org/web-email/...-ctrl-key.html
>> and/or
>> http://www.windowskb.com/Uwe/Forum.a...t-mouse-button
>> --
>> ~PA Bear
>>
>> Solang wrote:
>>> SEQUENCE
>>> 1. Clean re-install from Dell re-installation CD for XP home
>>> 2. Updates via Microsoft update site which I believe installed SP2 then
>>> SP3.
>>> Control panel ABOUT shows v5.1(build 2600.xpsp.080413-2111 : Service
>>> Pack
>>> 3). I assume this update installed IE7 .
>>> 3. Installed Grisoft AVG + various applications
>>> 4. Discovered IE7 CTL+click problem
>>> 5. Used Control panel ADD/REMOVE SOFTWARE to remove IE7 which left me
>>> with
>>> IE6.
>>> 7. Updated IE to IE7 via Microsoft update site.
>>> 8. CTL+click problem still present & opens new version of IE with blank
>>> page.
>>>
>>> IE7 VERSION
>>> Version: 7.0.5730.13, update version: 0
>>>
>>> FIREWALL
>>> Using Thomson Speedtouch530 with built in firewall. Windows firewall is
>>> disabled.
>>>
>>> ANTI-VIRUS & SPYWARE PROTECTION
>>> Grisoft AVG
>>> Lavasoft Ad-Aware- manual activation
>>> CCleaner- manual activation
>>>
>>> NEW INFO
>>> Have now discovered that "CTL+ click with scroll wheel" does work
>>> correctly & opens a link url in a new tabbed window. (Immediate
>>> question
>>> is: Is CTL-key faulty? Answer: its OK & does correct action for CTL+C &
>>> CTL+V).
>> <paste>
>>> 1. Control panel ADD/REMOVE SOFTWARE shows only Display Driver from
>>> Nvidia.
>>> 2. Control panel shows icon for NVidia nView desktop manager.
>>> 3. Device manager shows Nvidia driver date: 6/10/03, version 5.2.1.6
>>> </paste>
>>>
>>> Regards & thanks for your help
>>>
>>>> Which was installed first, IE7 or WinXP SP3?
>>>>
>>>> Open Windows Explorer to C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer <=this
>>>> folder
>>>>>
>>>> Right-click on the file IEXPLORE.EXE | Properties | Version: What
>>>> version
>>>> is listed here?
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed? What
>>>> anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party
>>>> firewall
>>>> (if any)?
>>>> --
>>>> ~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/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Solang wrote:
>>>>> CORRECTION TO INITIAL POST
>>>>> I previously stated that Ctl+ click on a link opens a new tab with a
>>>>> blank
>>>>> page - this is incorrect.
>>>>> Actually, Ctl+click on link opens a [new IE window] (ie new IE7 icon
>>>>> appears in task bar) & [this new window] contains a blank page.
>>>>>
>>>>>> PC
>>>>>> Dell Dimension 8200 with Intel P4 2.26GHz, 0.5GB RDRAM, new in 2002
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Situation
>>>>>> Have just done complete system reload after reformattting disk.
>>>>>> Re-installed XP home, SP3, Microsoft updates, Anti-virus, etc. All
>>>>>> seems
>>>>>> fine except IE7.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Before reload
>>>>>> IE7 worked fine, though system had become very, very slow.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Problem after reload
>>>>>> On clicking a link, whilst holding down CONTROL, causes IE7 & to open
>>>>>> a
>>>>>> new
>>>>>> tab with a blank page (instead of the page addressed by link). I have
>>>>>> used
>>>>>> ADD/REMOVE software to remove IE7 which left me with IE6. IE6 seemed
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> work correctly. I then re-installed IE7 from Microsoft update site
>>>>>> (version for XP2, that is defined as suitable for XP3 in SYSTEM
>>>>>> REQUIREMENTS). I saved installation file to desktop & ran. Alas, the
>>>>>> same
>>>>>> problem reappeared when I use CONTROL+CLICK on a link.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any advice please?
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Solang