Links won't open

Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista Home
Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.

What did I do now?
--
Rj

Hi,
If you have Automatic Updates (Microsoft) enabled, an update for IE was
probably installed today (it's patch Tuesday) You probably need to configure
a third-party firewall (NIS 2009) to allow Internet Explorer to access the
internet. Updates for IE can make IE appear to be a new program to a
software firewall. Some firewalls will recognize that Internet Explorer is a
new program and will ask if it should be allowed access to the internet-
some (Norton) won't ask.

If reconfiguring NIS to allow IE access to the web doesn't work, uninstall
and reinstall NIS. Run the removal tool from
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
Norton products often don't uninstall cleanly through the normal uninstall
methods.
-
Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]


"Rj" <Rj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E614A2A8-2745-4EDE-A0B9-EE4B02D3B640@microsoft.com...
> Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista Home
> Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.
>
> What did I do now?
> -
> Rj

Thank you. Short of uninstalling IS9, I configured Smart Firewall to allow
IE, and even turned off Smart Firewall. IE pop-up blocker is off. Still no
links. Nothing has worked. I have yet to uninstall and reinstall Norton; the
horror, the horror.
--
Rj




"Don Varnau" wrote:

> Hi,
> If you have Automatic Updates (Microsoft) enabled, an update for IE was
> probably installed today (it's patch Tuesday) You probably need to configure
> a third-party firewall (NIS 2009) to allow Internet Explorer to access the
> internet. Updates for IE can make IE appear to be a new program to a
> software firewall. Some firewalls will recognize that Internet Explorer is a
> new program and will ask if it should be allowed access to the internet-
> some (Norton) won't ask.
>
> If reconfiguring NIS to allow IE access to the web doesn't work, uninstall
> and reinstall NIS. Run the removal tool from
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
> Norton products often don't uninstall cleanly through the normal uninstall
> methods.
> -
> Hope this helps,
> Don
> [MS MVP- IE]
>
>
> "Rj" <Rj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E614A2A8-2745-4EDE-A0B9-EE4B02D3B640@microsoft.com...
> > Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista Home
> > Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.
> >
> > What did I do now?
> > -
> > Rj
>
>

Thank you, Don. I bit the bullet and un- and reinstalled NIS 2009 with the
excellent help from a Norton technician. This however, did not fix my link
problem.

A small message appears on the IE page on the left side of the status bar
"error on page" when I try to open a link. Also, a small shield appears on
the status bar that says "a pop-up was not blocked" when I mouse over it.

Any other suggestions? I have an IE 8 install on a CD. (Another task I
dread.)
--
Rj




"Don Varnau" wrote:

> Hi,
> If you have Automatic Updates (Microsoft) enabled, an update for IE was
> probably installed today (it's patch Tuesday) You probably need to configure
> a third-party firewall (NIS 2009) to allow Internet Explorer to access the
> internet. Updates for IE can make IE appear to be a new program to a
> software firewall. Some firewalls will recognize that Internet Explorer is a
> new program and will ask if it should be allowed access to the internet-
> some (Norton) won't ask.
>
> If reconfiguring NIS to allow IE access to the web doesn't work, uninstall
> and reinstall NIS. Run the removal tool from
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
> Norton products often don't uninstall cleanly through the normal uninstall
> methods.
> -
> Hope this helps,
> Don
> [MS MVP- IE]
>
>
> "Rj" <Rj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E614A2A8-2745-4EDE-A0B9-EE4B02D3B640@microsoft.com...
> > Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista Home
> > Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.
> >
> > What did I do now?
> > -
> > Rj
>
>

Hi,
1. Verify that IE8 is the default browser- Control panel> Default programs>
etc.

2. With the warning that a reset will delete autocomplete data, such as
passwords and you will have to reinstall or re-enable browser add-ons, work
through this article:
936213- How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213/en-us

Useful for recovering stored passwords before you clear all stored login
data:
IE PassView- NirSoft:
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/interne..._password.html

What a reset of IE settings will do:
Windows Vista Help- Reset Internet Explorer settings:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...fe1771033.mspx

3. Uninstall (with the removal tool) then reinstall NIS2009.

Don
[MS MVP- IE]

"Rj" <Rj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0343BF6B-DA66-4089-9C8D-8EF8A8DC8F18@microsoft.com...
> Thank you. Short of uninstalling IS9, I configured Smart Firewall to allow
> IE, and even turned off Smart Firewall. IE pop-up blocker is off. Still no
> links. Nothing has worked. I have yet to uninstall and reinstall Norton;
the
> horror, the horror.
> - -
> Rj

> "Don Varnau" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > If you have Automatic Updates (Microsoft) enabled, an update for IE was
> > probably installed today (it's patch Tuesday) You probably need to
configure
> > a third-party firewall (NIS 2009) to allow Internet Explorer to access
the
> > internet. Updates for IE can make IE appear to be a new program to a
> > software firewall. Some firewalls will recognize that Internet Explorer
is a
> > new program and will ask if it should be allowed access to the internet-
> > some (Norton) won't ask.
> >
> > If reconfiguring NIS to allow IE access to the web doesn't work,
uninstall
> > and reinstall NIS. Run the removal tool from
> >
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
> > Norton products often don't uninstall cleanly through the normal
uninstall
> > methods.

> > "Rj" <Rj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:E614A2A8-2745-4EDE-A0B9-EE4B02D3B640@microsoft.com...
> > > Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista
Home
> > > Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.
> > >
> > > What did I do now?
> > > -
> > > Rj

IE8 is the default browser. I have run it with no add ons.I I have deleted
all history, passwords, etc. I reset security to default. I have reset IE8.
I uninstalled and reinstalled NIS2009. Nothing yet.

Links will not open.
--
Rj




"Don Varnau" wrote:

> Hi,
> 1. Verify that IE8 is the default browser- Control panel> Default programs>
> etc.
>
> 2. With the warning that a reset will delete autocomplete data, such as
> passwords and you will have to reinstall or re-enable browser add-ons, work
> through this article:
> 936213- How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213/en-us
>
> Useful for recovering stored passwords before you clear all stored login
> data:
> IE PassView- NirSoft:
> http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/interne..._password.html
>
> What a reset of IE settings will do:
> Windows Vista Help- Reset Internet Explorer settings:
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...fe1771033.mspx
>
> 3. Uninstall (with the removal tool) then reinstall NIS2009.
>
> Don
> [MS MVP- IE]
>
> "Rj" <Rj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0343BF6B-DA66-4089-9C8D-8EF8A8DC8F18@microsoft.com...
> > Thank you. Short of uninstalling IS9, I configured Smart Firewall to allow
> > IE, and even turned off Smart Firewall. IE pop-up blocker is off. Still no
> > links. Nothing has worked. I have yet to uninstall and reinstall Norton;
> the
> > horror, the horror.
> > - -
> > Rj
>
> > "Don Varnau" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > > If you have Automatic Updates (Microsoft) enabled, an update for IE was
> > > probably installed today (it's patch Tuesday) You probably need to
> configure
> > > a third-party firewall (NIS 2009) to allow Internet Explorer to access
> the
> > > internet. Updates for IE can make IE appear to be a new program to a
> > > software firewall. Some firewalls will recognize that Internet Explorer
> is a
> > > new program and will ask if it should be allowed access to the internet-
> > > some (Norton) won't ask.
> > >
> > > If reconfiguring NIS to allow IE access to the web doesn't work,
> uninstall
> > > and reinstall NIS. Run the removal tool from
> > >
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
> > > Norton products often don't uninstall cleanly through the normal
> uninstall
> > > methods.
>
> > > "Rj" <Rj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:E614A2A8-2745-4EDE-A0B9-EE4B02D3B640@microsoft.com...
> > > > Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista
> Home
> > > > Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.
> > > >
> > > > What did I do now?
> > > > -
> > > > Rj
>
>

On Aug 17, 9:59*pm, Rj <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> IE8 is the default browser. I have run it with no add ons.I I have deleted
> all history, passwords, etc. I reset security to default. I have reset IE8. *
> I uninstalled and reinstalled NIS2009. Nothing yet.
>
> Links will not open.
> --
> Rj
>
>
>
> "Don Varnau" wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 1. Verify that IE8 is the default browser- Control panel> Default programs>
> > etc.
>
> > 2. With the warning that a reset will delete autocomplete data, such as
> > passwords and you will have to reinstall or re-enable browser add-ons, work
> > through this article:
> > 936213- How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7:
> >http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213/en-us
>
> > Useful for recovering stored passwords before you clear all stored login
> > data:
> > IE PassView- NirSoft:
> >http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/interne..._password.html
>
> > What a reset of IE settings will do:
> > Windows Vista Help- Reset Internet Explorer settings:
> >http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...e3b46-2460-459...
>
> > 3. Uninstall (with the removal tool) then reinstall NIS2009.
>
> > Don
> > [MS MVP- IE]
>
> > "Rj" <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >news:0343BF6B-DA66-4089-9C8D-8EF8A8DC8F18@microsoft.com...
> > > Thank you. Short of uninstalling IS9, I configured Smart Firewall to allow
> > > IE, and even turned off Smart Firewall. IE pop-up blocker is off. Still no
> > > links. Nothing has worked. I have yet to uninstall and *reinstall Norton;
> > the
> > > horror, the horror.
> > > - -
> > > Rj
>
> > > "Don Varnau" wrote:
>
> > > > Hi,
> > > > If you have Automatic Updates (Microsoft) enabled, an update for IEwas
> > > > probably installed today (it's patch Tuesday) You probably need to
> > configure
> > > > a third-party firewall (NIS 2009) to allow Internet Explorer to access
> > the
> > > > internet. Updates for IE can make IE appear to be a new program to a
> > > > software firewall. Some firewalls will recognize that Internet Explorer
> > is a
> > > > new program and will ask if it should be allowed access to the internet-
> > > > some (Norton) won't ask.
>
> > > > If reconfiguring NIS to allow IE access to the web doesn't work,
> > uninstall
> > > > and reinstall NIS. Run the removal tool from
>
> >http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...d/200503310816...
> > > > Norton products often don't uninstall cleanly through the normal
> > uninstall
> > > > methods.
>
> > > > "Rj" <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > >news:E614A2A8-2745-4EDE-A0B9-EE4B02D3B640@microsoft.com...
> > > > > Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista
> > Home
> > > > > Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.
>
> > > > > What did I do now?
> > > > > -
> > > > > Rj- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Try >Internet Options >Advanced>Restore Advanced settings
Worked for me.

When I right click on a link and choose open in a new tab, a new tab opens
and displays "connecting", but it never connects.
--
Rj




"Don Varnau" wrote:

> Hi,
> 1. Verify that IE8 is the default browser- Control panel> Default programs>
> etc.
>
> 2. With the warning that a reset will delete autocomplete data, such as
> passwords and you will have to reinstall or re-enable browser add-ons, work
> through this article:
> 936213- How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213/en-us
>
> Useful for recovering stored passwords before you clear all stored login
> data:
> IE PassView- NirSoft:
> http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/interne..._password.html
>
> What a reset of IE settings will do:
> Windows Vista Help- Reset Internet Explorer settings:
> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...fe1771033.mspx
>
> 3. Uninstall (with the removal tool) then reinstall NIS2009.
>
> Don
> [MS MVP- IE]
>
> "Rj" <Rj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:0343BF6B-DA66-4089-9C8D-8EF8A8DC8F18@microsoft.com...
> > Thank you. Short of uninstalling IS9, I configured Smart Firewall to allow
> > IE, and even turned off Smart Firewall. IE pop-up blocker is off. Still no
> > links. Nothing has worked. I have yet to uninstall and reinstall Norton;
> the
> > horror, the horror.
> > - -
> > Rj
>
> > "Don Varnau" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > > If you have Automatic Updates (Microsoft) enabled, an update for IE was
> > > probably installed today (it's patch Tuesday) You probably need to
> configure
> > > a third-party firewall (NIS 2009) to allow Internet Explorer to access
> the
> > > internet. Updates for IE can make IE appear to be a new program to a
> > > software firewall. Some firewalls will recognize that Internet Explorer
> is a
> > > new program and will ask if it should be allowed access to the internet-
> > > some (Norton) won't ask.
> > >
> > > If reconfiguring NIS to allow IE access to the web doesn't work,
> uninstall
> > > and reinstall NIS. Run the removal tool from
> > >
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
> > > Norton products often don't uninstall cleanly through the normal
> uninstall
> > > methods.
>
> > > "Rj" <Rj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:E614A2A8-2745-4EDE-A0B9-EE4B02D3B640@microsoft.com...
> > > > Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista
> Home
> > > > Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.
> > > >
> > > > What did I do now?
> > > > -
> > > > Rj
>
>

Thanks for the tip. It did not work for me.
--
Rj




"WJ" wrote:

> On Aug 17, 9:59 pm, Rj <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > IE8 is the default browser. I have run it with no add ons.I I have deleted
> > all history, passwords, etc. I reset security to default. I have reset IE8.
> > I uninstalled and reinstalled NIS2009. Nothing yet.
> >
> > Links will not open.
> > --
> > Rj
> >
> >
> >
> > "Don Varnau" wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > > 1. Verify that IE8 is the default browser- Control panel> Default programs>
> > > etc.
> >
> > > 2. With the warning that a reset will delete autocomplete data, such as
> > > passwords and you will have to reinstall or re-enable browser add-ons, work
> > > through this article:
> > > 936213- How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7:
> > >http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936213/en-us
> >
> > > Useful for recovering stored passwords before you clear all stored login
> > > data:
> > > IE PassView- NirSoft:
> > >http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/interne..._password.html
> >
> > > What a reset of IE settings will do:
> > > Windows Vista Help- Reset Internet Explorer settings:
> > >http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...e3b46-2460-459...
> >
> > > 3. Uninstall (with the removal tool) then reinstall NIS2009.
> >
> > > Don
> > > [MS MVP- IE]
> >
> > > "Rj" <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >news:0343BF6B-DA66-4089-9C8D-8EF8A8DC8F18@microsoft.com...
> > > > Thank you. Short of uninstalling IS9, I configured Smart Firewall to allow
> > > > IE, and even turned off Smart Firewall. IE pop-up blocker is off. Still no
> > > > links. Nothing has worked. I have yet to uninstall and reinstall Norton;
> > > the
> > > > horror, the horror.
> > > > - -
> > > > Rj
> >
> > > > "Don Varnau" wrote:
> >
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > > If you have Automatic Updates (Microsoft) enabled, an update for IE was
> > > > > probably installed today (it's patch Tuesday) You probably need to
> > > configure
> > > > > a third-party firewall (NIS 2009) to allow Internet Explorer to access
> > > the
> > > > > internet. Updates for IE can make IE appear to be a new program to a
> > > > > software firewall. Some firewalls will recognize that Internet Explorer
> > > is a
> > > > > new program and will ask if it should be allowed access to the internet-
> > > > > some (Norton) won't ask.
> >
> > > > > If reconfiguring NIS to allow IE access to the web doesn't work,
> > > uninstall
> > > > > and reinstall NIS. Run the removal tool from
> >
> > >http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...d/200503310816...
> > > > > Norton products often don't uninstall cleanly through the normal
> > > uninstall
> > > > > methods.
> >
> > > > > "Rj" <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > >news:E614A2A8-2745-4EDE-A0B9-EE4B02D3B640@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista
> > > Home
> > > > > > Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.
> >
> > > > > > What did I do now?
> > > > > > -
> > > > > > Rj- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Try >Internet Options >Advanced>Restore Advanced settings
> Worked for me.
>

I called Microsoft on the phone and the problem was solved in less than one
hour. MS offers free support for IE 8.
--
Rj




"Rj" wrote:

> Today links no longer open. Pop-up blocker turned off. Windows Vista Home
> Premium. IE 8. Norton Internet Security 2009.
>
> What did I do now?
> --
> Rj
>
>