Solve : Can't open multiple IE windows - STILL!?

1.	Solve : Can't open multiple IE windows - STILL!?
Answer» I am running XP Home, and have done the SP2 update, but even before that, I cannot open more than one IE window - if clicking a link or purposely trying to open more than one IE window, it locks up, and says Not Responding (duh! Like I couldn't figure out it was STUCK!). If I need to open a link that will open in another window, I have to right-click, go to Properties, copy & paste the link into the current browser window, and sometimes that will work. A while back I got some info to try, and I keep coming back to the same error of some kind: there is a runtime error with Java. Also, I cannot get anymore Windows Updates, as it locks up at 55% each time. Any ideas out there? I'd sure appreciate it! I am somewhat of a novice, and am not real secure about diving into the registry, but I'm up to the challenge of trying to fix this - with proper guidance!BTW: Yes, I have ran SpyBot, Adaware, and have updated my NAV & ran that also. I have not and cannot get any Windows Updates, as it locks up before it finishes. I apologize, too - I see there is another similar post that I missed about this same problem. Newbies... yup, that's me!Maybe this? You cannot open a new Internet Explorer window or nothing occurs after you click a link Mozilla FirefoxWell, I clicked on the posted link. Nothing happens, but after a short time - 30 sec's - minute or so - Not Responding shows up in the title bar, then an error message that the program has stopped responding. Also, I would consider Firefox, but this is on my son's PC that he will be taking soon. He is more familiar with IE, and is a pretty basic user, and does not want to change. I managed to get to the link provided. I had been there before, but tried it again. In going down the list of fixes, when I do the Msjava.dll fix, I get this error message: "LoadLibrary("Msjava.dll) failed - This SPECIFIED module could not be found." Quote He is more familiar with IE, and is a pretty basic user, and does not want to change. His loss. I wish him good luck solving problems 24/7 with Internet Explorer. Quote In going down the list of fixes, when I do the Msjava.dll fix, I get this error message: "LoadLibrary("Msjava.dll) failed - This specified module could not be found." Have you tried to reinstall Java? Quote Have you tried to reinstall Java? I did try. Got the following error: Installer package could not be opened. VERIFY that the package exists and that you can access it or contact the vendor to verify this is a valid Windows Installer package. Then it went to a screen where I could test what Java I have, and I have version 1.5.0_04, which is not the latest one, according to java.com This is just a WEIRD machine! Maybe it has gremlins... :-/ Quote This is just a WEIRD machine! Maybe it has gremlins... Yes, they are called Microsoft programmers. I believe someone posted the same issue as you have, no fix was found if I recall correctly. Try Mozilla Firefox. Quote Yes, they are called Microsoft programmers. I believe someone posted the same issue as you have, no fix was found if I recall correctly. Try Mozilla Firefox. I guess this one might even stump Gate's monkeys... I'll have to do some more investigating into mozilla & try to talk my son into trying it out. I appreciate the advice - you & Computer_Commando have a lot of GREAT help tips, as I have checked some other topics, too. GLAD you guys are out there to help out the novices like me! Thanks for trying on this one! Since you're having trouble linking, I'll post the most important part here: Windows XP and Windows 2000 only Restart the computer to enable the changes to take effect. If the problem is still not resolved, verify that the following registry values are present and correct: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{00020400-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} Name: (Default) Value: IDispatch HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{00020400-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\ProxyStubClsid Name: (Default) Value: {00020420-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{00020400-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\ProxyStubClsid32 Name: (Default) Value: {00020420-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} If the problem is still not resolved, reinstall Internet Explorer. If you are USING the version of Internet Explorer that is included with your operating system, reinstall or repair your operating system.I understand your reluctance to switch from IE to Mozilla. I also am reluctant to change away from the familiar, even when it's the better way to go. We stick with what we know. But you may want to consider heeding Raptor's advice. If your son has the aptitude to operate IE, he can handle Mozilla. The differences are minor, and easy to comprehend - that's why we recommend it. Try it for a day or two - Internet Explorer will still be there, and you can always switch back. Quote If the problem is still not resolved, reinstall Internet Explorer. If you are using the version of Internet Explorer that is included with your operating system, reinstall or repair your operating system. I think part of my problem was not doing the restart - DUH! (my bad). If this does not work, can you tell me if REPAIRING or restoring the OS will delete all of my son's music files & data files? Otherwise, can somebody point me to some links about Firefox Mozilla? I may have to try that route, otherwise. Thanks!Check this. Go into internet options/advanced tab. In the list should be a line that reads "Browse in new process". Make sure it is checked. Otherwise go to http://www.mozilla.org/

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I am running XP Home, and have done the SP2 update, but even before that, I cannot open more than one IE window - if clicking a link or purposely trying to open more than one IE window, it locks up, and says Not Responding (duh! Like I couldn't figure out it was STUCK!). If I need to open a link that will open in another window, I have to right-click, go to Properties, copy & paste the link into the current browser window, and sometimes that will work. A while back I got some info to try, and I keep coming back to the same error of some kind: there is a runtime error with Java. Also, I cannot get anymore Windows Updates, as it locks up at 55% each time. Any ideas out there? I'd sure appreciate it! I am somewhat of a novice, and am not real secure about diving into the registry, but I'm up to the challenge of trying to fix this - with proper guidance!BTW: Yes, I have ran SpyBot, Adaware, and have updated my NAV & ran that also. I have not and cannot get any Windows Updates, as it locks up before it finishes. I apologize, too - I see there is another similar post that I missed about this same problem. Newbies... yup, that's me!Maybe this?

You cannot open a new Internet Explorer window or nothing occurs after you click a link Mozilla FirefoxWell, I clicked on the posted link. Nothing happens, but after a short time - 30 sec's - minute or so - Not Responding shows up in the title bar, then an error message that the program has stopped responding. Also, I would consider Firefox, but this is on my son's PC that he will be taking soon. He is more familiar with IE, and is a pretty basic user, and does not want to change.
I managed to get to the link provided. I had been there before, but tried it again. In going down the list of fixes, when I do the Msjava.dll fix, I get this error message: "LoadLibrary("Msjava.dll) failed - This SPECIFIED module could not be found." Quote

He is more familiar with IE, and is a pretty basic user, and does not want to change.

His loss. I wish him good luck solving problems 24/7 with Internet Explorer.

Quote

In going down the list of fixes, when I do the Msjava.dll fix, I get this error message: "LoadLibrary("Msjava.dll) failed - This specified module could not be found."

Have you tried to reinstall Java? Quote

Have you tried to reinstall Java?

I did try. Got the following error: Installer package could not be opened. VERIFY that the package exists and that you can access it or contact the vendor to verify this is a valid Windows Installer package.

Then it went to a screen where I could test what Java I have, and I have version 1.5.0_04, which is not the latest one, according to java.com

This is just a WEIRD machine! Maybe it has gremlins... :-/
Quote

This is just a WEIRD machine! Maybe it has gremlins...

Yes, they are called Microsoft programmers.

I believe someone posted the same issue as you have, no fix was found if I recall correctly.

Try Mozilla Firefox. Quote

Yes, they are called Microsoft programmers.

I believe someone posted the same issue as you have, no fix was found if I recall correctly.

Try Mozilla Firefox.

I guess this one might even stump Gate's monkeys... I'll have to do some more investigating into mozilla & try to talk my son into trying it out.

I appreciate the advice - you & Computer_Commando have a lot of GREAT help tips, as I have checked some other topics, too. GLAD you guys are out there to help out the novices like me!
Thanks for trying on this one!
Since you're having trouble linking, I'll post the most important part here:

Windows XP and Windows 2000 only
Restart the computer to enable the changes to take effect.

If the problem is still not resolved, verify that the following registry values are present and correct:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{00020400-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}
Name: (Default)
Value: IDispatch
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{00020400-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\ProxyStubClsid
Name: (Default)
Value: {00020420-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{00020400-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\ProxyStubClsid32
Name: (Default)
Value: {00020420-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}

If the problem is still not resolved, reinstall Internet Explorer. If you are USING the version of Internet Explorer that is included with your operating system, reinstall or repair your operating system.I understand your reluctance to switch from IE to Mozilla. I also am reluctant to change away from the familiar, even when it's the better way to go. We stick with what we know.

But you may want to consider heeding Raptor's advice. If your son has the aptitude to operate IE, he can handle Mozilla. The differences are minor, and easy to comprehend - that's why we recommend it. Try it for a day or two - Internet Explorer will still be there, and you can always switch back.

Quote

If the problem is still not resolved, reinstall Internet Explorer. If you are using the version of Internet Explorer that is included with your operating system, reinstall or repair your operating system.

I think part of my problem was not doing the restart - DUH! (my bad). If this does not work, can you tell me if REPAIRING or restoring the OS will delete all of my son's music files & data files? Otherwise, can somebody point me to some links about Firefox Mozilla? I may have to try that route, otherwise.
Thanks!Check this. Go into internet options/advanced tab. In the list should be a line that reads "Browse in new process". Make sure it is checked. Otherwise go to http://www.mozilla.org/

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