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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 04:51 AM
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Question browser problem, please help
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but here goes... When I click on an external link in a post, nothing happens. It used to open in a new tab. It's not just on this forum but other websites too. Internal links work ok. WTF? Thanks for any help, TF
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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You might have caught some spyware. Try running a spyware removal program like spybot to see if thats the problem. Hope this helps
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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MalwareBytes is a better choice. Also, if you are using Internet Exploder, switch to Firefox and avoid using Microsoft's biggest virus.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Go to tools, options, tabs. Make sure the open new windows in new tabs box is checked. Also a reboot may fix it if you haven't already done so.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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Thanks guys. I just ran my security scan and found no spyware or malware. Checked the "tab" settings, no improvement.
 
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What browser are you using?
Can you right click on them, this should bring up a menu that allows you to open in a tab or a new window.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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I'm using internet explorer. When I choose open in new tab, the tab materializes but it only says "connecting", but never does.
 
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The other thing you can do is restore the system to the last day it worked properly. You will lose any new saved files since that date.

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Thanks Golfblues. The system restore did the trick. I'll send you a PM in case you don't see this reply as the thread was moved.
 
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