Hi -
Just a little thing - but frustrating. My new XP computer will not ALLOW me to have 2 seperate web SITES open at the same time. Cntrl-N will duplicate the same site - I need 2 DIFFERENT sites open so that I can switch back & forth between them.

Example: Open Internet Explorer - then open Google - IE shuts down.

I assume this is a simple setting - but really don't have a clue

Thank you for your suggestions.    When you hit Control N, and the SECOND window opens...just CHANGE the address in the second window.

When you say you open IE and then go to Google your IE shuts down?  That's not two windows...only one.  Sounds like something else is going on.

What version of IE are you using?  Are you staying on top of Critical UPDATES from Microsoft?  Are you staying on top of your malware protection?Thank you for the input Saviour.

Your Control-N then Change the Addrees in the Second Window suggestion works - but is not as straight forward as...Click 2 shortcuts - have 2 web sites open.

I guess a better example of the issue would be: Open Google - then open THIS web site - Google CLOSES......and is no longer OPEN on my desktop or toolbar. I would like to have them both open and readily avaialable on my desktop or toolbar.

I use IE6 and my puter is reasonably current with updates and the like.

Thanks again Have you tried IE repair?

http://www.theeldergeek.com/repair_ie6.htmThank you all for your input.
I found the answer by viewing an older conversation in the IE forum.
The answer was to go to:
IE Tools>Advanced Options>Un-check "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts"

Thanks agian - Gary H. Quote

Thank you for the input Saviour.

Your Control-N then Change the Addrees in the Second Window suggestion works - but is not as straight forward as...Click 2 shortcuts - have 2 web sites open.

I guess a better example of the issue would be: Open Google - then open THIS web site - Google CLOSES......and is no longer OPEN on my desktop or toolbar. I would like to have them both open and readily avaialable on my desktop or toolbar.

I use IE6 and my puter is reasonably current with updates and the like.

Thanks again