No "Open In New Tab" On Right-Click

Thread view:

Enable EMail Alerts

Start New Thread

Thread rating:

cliff - 26 Jun 2008 20:35 GMT

Hi, I have recently reinstalled Windows XP Professional and done all the
updates including IE7. However, whereas before I could right-click and get an
option in the context menu to open in a new tab, it is not now available only
"Open in new window". Any ideas?

Cheers
Cliff

Reply to this Message

Leonard Grey - 26 Jun 2008 20:48 GMT

Are tabs enabled?

---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

> Hi, I have recently reinstalled Windows XP Professional and done all the
> updates including IE7. However, whereas before I could right-click and get an
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> Cheers
> Cliff

Reply to this Message

cliff - 26 Jun 2008 21:30 GMT

Thanks for the prompt reply, yes they are, also "Open Links In New Tab" is
ticked

Cliff

> Are tabs enabled?
>
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
> > Cheers
> > Cliff

Reply to this Message

PA Bear [MS MVP] - 26 Jun 2008 22:50 GMT

OT, possibly:

>>> Hi, I have recently reinstalled Windows XP Professional and done all the
>>> updates including IE7

Is Automatic Updates enabled? Have you visited Windows Update website since
the reinstall and did any/all updates download/install?

NB: I would NOT install WinXP SP3 at this point if it's not already
installed!...

IMPORTANT! => IE and Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2008/05/05/ie-and-xpsp3.aspx

=========================================

1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
add-ons).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 *exactly* per the link below (which
automatically returns you to IE6), (b) all toolbars and (c) all third-party
Windows Themes (including Window Blinds) and do NOT reinstall IE7, does this
behavior persist? If it does, do NOT reinstall IE7.

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html
[Only use the Command %windir%\ie7\spuninst\spuninst.exe if you cannot
uninstall via Add/Remove Programs!]

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malwa
re-Applications.aspx

4. Required reading IMHO before reinstalling IE7:

Sandi's Installation Tips <= Steps #1-8, #10 & #11; take note of #12, then
STOP
http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install

I strongly recommend using
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Direct Download link:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9ae91ebe-3385-447c-8a30
-081805b2f90b

Tip: Save the installer to your desktop, do not Run it.

5. Make *certain* that you check in at Windows Update immediately after
reinstalling IE7 to install any critical updates offered. If Optional
Updates category offers Root Certificates update, I recommend installing it
to take full advantage of IE7's additional security.

Signature

~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/

> Thanks for the prompt reply, yes they are, also "Open Links In New Tab" is
> ticked
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>>> Cheers
>>> Cliff

Reply to this Message

cliff - 28 Jun 2008 16:44 GMT

Pa Bear, thanks a lot, resetting IE7 (RIES) worked I now have IE working as
it should. I didn't know the button was there until you pointed me in the
right direction. Please accept my gratitude to all who took the time and
trouble to reply to this thread.

Cliff

> OT, possibly:
> >>> Hi, I have recently reinstalled Windows XP Professional and done all the
[quoted text clipped - 69 lines]
> >>> Cheers
> >>> Cliff

Reply to this Message

PA Bear [MS MVP] - 28 Jun 2008 17:08 GMT

YW & thanks for your feedback. The problem may have been due to the
presence of an older & buggy version of Google Toolbar or incompatibility
between Google Toolbar and other third-party toolbars (e.g., Yahoo; Skype;
Windows Live).

> Pa Bear, thanks a lot, resetting IE7 (RIES) worked I now have IE working
> as
[quoted text clipped - 91 lines]
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>> Cliff

Reply to this Message

Donald Anadell - 26 Jun 2008 22:26 GMT

> Hi, I have recently reinstalled Windows XP Professional and done all the
> updates including IE7. However, whereas before I could right-click and get
> an
> option in the context menu to open in a new tab, it is not now available
> only
> "Open in new window".

>Any ideas?

Any help here:
http://dundats.mvps.org/Internet/InternetExplr/IE7_NewTab_Option_Gone.htm

Good luck,

Donald Anadell

> Cheers
> Cliff

Reply to this Message

cliff - 27 Jun 2008 21:01 GMT

My partner did indeed download Google Toolbar without realising, when I found
it on my browser I immediately uninstalled it so there is now no option to
reset the toolbar. I will uninstall IE7 and reinstall to see if that fixes
the problem.

Cheers
Cliff

> > Hi, I have recently reinstalled Windows XP Professional and done all the
> > updates including IE7. However, whereas before I could right-click and get
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
> > Cheers
> > Cliff

Reply to this Message

Orphia Nay - 28 Jun 2008 05:36 GMT

I'm using XP and noticed a while ago that the right-click menu no longer
displays "open in new tab" too.

> Any help here:
> http://dundats.mvps.org/Internet/InternetExplr/IE7_NewTab_Option_Gone.htm
>
> Good luck,
>
> Donald Anadell

I restored the Google toolbar defaults, but that didn't help. Then I
disabled the Google toolbar, and "open in new tab" is available now only
once, from my home page only, after opening IE afresh. When I open another
tab or window, the option is gone.

Reply to this Message

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM - 28 Jun 2008 14:21 GMT

> I'm using XP and noticed a while ago that the right-click menu no longer
> displays "open in new tab" too.
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
> another
> tab or window, the option is gone.

And if you uninstall Google Toolbar?
IE version?
Windows version and Service Pack level?

Signature

Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
Do not reply with email

Reply to this Message

cliff - 28 Jun 2008 14:59 GMT

I have completely uninstalled IE7 and reinstalled it - no difference.

Cliff

> > I'm using XP and noticed a while ago that the right-click menu no longer
> > displays "open in new tab" too.
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> IE version?
> Windows version and Service Pack level?

Reply to this Message

PA Bear [MS MVP] - 28 Jun 2008 15:59 GMT

Re-read Franks reply.

> I have completely uninstalled IE7 and reinstalled it - no difference.
>
[quoted text clipped - 23 lines]
>> Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
>> Do not reply with email

Reply to this Message

Orphia Nay - 29 Jun 2008 03:49 GMT

Thanks, Frank.

IE version 7.0.5730.11
Windows XP Home edition (I think - not sure how to look that one up)
autoupdated about a week ago.

Uninstalling the Google toolbar didn't fix it.
But then uninstalling the Yahoo toolbar did! Yay!

Thanks again, Frank, and thanks Cliff for starting this thread, and also
everyone who posted.

Reply to this Message