A folder shortcut on the Links bar in Internet Explorer does not open in a new window when you click it (923078)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows XP
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for 64-Bit Versions of Windows .NET Server 2003

SYMPTOMS

When you click a folder shortcut on the Links bar in Microsoft Internet Explorer, the folder opens within Internet Explorer and not in a new window.

The folder opens within Internet Explorer when the folder shortcut cannot be seen on the Links bar, and you must click the double arrow to see the folder shortcut. However, if the folder shortcut is visible, the folder opens in a new window when you click it.

CAUSE

When you click a visible folder shortcut on the Links bar, Internet Explorer uses the Open method. The Open method opens the folder in a new window. When you click a folder shortcut in the shortcut menu for the Links bar, Internet Explorer uses the Navigate method. The Navigate method opens the folder within the current Internet Explorer window.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the Open and the Navigate methods, visit the following Microsoft Web sites:
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/7/2006
Keywords:kbExpertiseBeginner kbprb KB923078 kbAudKnowledgeWorker
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