Internet Explorer 7 - Worth Upgrading?

Red_Rose_Exile

You can't use Windows Update without IE but that's the only reason you should use it.

Not strictly true, because there is a plugin for FF users who really don't want to use IE, called windizupdate

redux

I've only recently installed it, and may need a bit of help in configuring it.

Despite the multiple tabs facility, links open in a new window not tab, even when using the right-click menu and selecting tab. Tools > Interent Options > Settings is on the default settings except that I swapped the open pop-ups to open in a new tab.

superscaper

Have you checked the tab settings under the above menu?

redux

Sorry I was ambiguous; those are the settings I meant.

And they all suggest a new tab should open, but I get a new window instead

superscaper

Have you tried rebooting?

redux

restarted about five times since installing yesterday afternoon

superscaper

What happens if you hold down Ctrl and click on a link?

redux

ctrl, shift, ctrl-shift - all new window as well

Greensprout

Like a few others have said..

Upgrade to Firefox

superscaper

Strange. Maybe you should try reinstalling, can't think of any reason in the settings it won't allow you to open new tabs at all.