IE8 - Open Link in New Tab

Simon W · 19th January 2009, 02:01

Until tonight, when I right-clicked on a link in IE8, the context menu had a OPEN LINK IN NEW TAB option. Suddenly the option has gone from the context menu. Any ideas why?

NB. If I go to Tools/Internet Options/Tabs/Settings - A NEW TAB IN THE CURRENT WINDOW is checked under the heading ALWAYS OPEN LINKS FROM OTHER PROGRAMS IN:

shakennstirred · 19th January 2009, 19:23

sorry i cant help you with your problem, as im using IE7
what is IE8 like?, is it worth trying seeing as its still in beta testing

JohnDotCom · 19th January 2009, 19:25

At present it is better IMHO to stick with IE7 for this site,
as this and some other sites do not function properly in all areas with IE8 Beta 2.

Simon W · 19th January 2009, 21:30

I can't answer posts to the thread below this one since IE won't open the thread page (or any thread page except a new one).

Simon · 19th January 2009, 21:33

As pointed out by JDC, if you're running IE8 then it's best switch to another browser or downgrade IE back to version 7. IE8 is still unstable (as you are experiencing) and so is best not used as your main browser.

FireFox, Safari and Chrome are all free downloads and extremely capable browsers.

Simon W · 19th January 2009, 21:34

Aha - just found a possible solution.

Switching on IE8's 'Compatibility View' mode (Tools/tick Compatibility View) for this forum seems to work.

Simon W · 19th January 2009, 21:42

Or rather - no it doesn't - hitting the 'submit reply' button causes IE page to lock up with 'waiting' in the notification area. The only way out then is Task Manager even though the post I just typed has been submitted to the website.

Simon · 19th January 2009, 21:47

Threads now merged seeing as IE isn't helping you much at the moment Simon.

Simon W · 19th January 2009, 23:29

Test post. Pls ignore!

Edit: Crikey - it worked!! (with IE8 Beta set to read club site in 'Compatibility View' which went loopy earlier but now doesn't ). IE8 seems ok all round now but this is Microsoft so if it can go wrong, it will.

If anyone is interested, there are a couple of nice bits in IE8 - e.g. the 'Find On This Page' toolbar:

James.uk · 20th January 2009, 00:09

If you click on "edit" (top left) in IE7 you get the "search on this page" option.

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19th January 2009, 02:01	#1
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	IE8 - Open Link in New Tab Until tonight, when I right-clicked on a link in IE8, the context menu had a OPEN LINK IN NEW TAB option. Suddenly the option has gone from the context menu. Any ideas why? NB. If I go to Tools/Internet Options/Tabs/Settings - A NEW TAB IN THE CURRENT WINDOW is checked under the heading ALWAYS OPEN LINKS FROM OTHER PROGRAMS IN:

19th January 2009, 19:23	#2
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19th January 2009, 21:30	#4
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Reply I can't answer posts to the thread below this one since IE won't open the thread page (or any thread page except a new one).

19th January 2009, 23:29	#9
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Test post. Pls ignore! Edit: Crikey - it worked!! (with IE8 Beta set to read club site in 'Compatibility View' which went loopy earlier but now doesn't ). IE8 seems ok all round now but this is Microsoft so if it can go wrong, it will. If anyone is interested, there are a couple of nice bits in IE8 - e.g. the 'Find On This Page' toolbar: Last edited by Simon W; 19th January 2009 at 23:48..

19th January 2009, 19:25	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	At present it is better IMHO to stick with IE7 for this site, as this and some other sites do not function properly in all areas with IE8 Beta 2.

19th January 2009, 21:33	#5
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	As pointed out by JDC, if you're running IE8 then it's best switch to another browser or downgrade IE back to version 7. IE8 is still unstable (as you are experiencing) and so is best not used as your main browser. FireFox, Safari and Chrome are all free downloads and extremely capable browsers.

19th January 2009, 21:34	#6
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Aha - just found a possible solution. Switching on IE8's 'Compatibility View' mode (Tools/tick Compatibility View) for this forum seems to work.

19th January 2009, 21:42	#7
Simon W This is my second home Rover 75 2.0 Litre Club Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: S Posts: 3,280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Or rather - no it doesn't - hitting the 'submit reply' button causes IE page to lock up with 'waiting' in the notification area. The only way out then is Task Manager even though the post I just typed has been submitted to the website.

19th January 2009, 21:47	#8
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Threads now merged seeing as IE isn't helping you much at the moment Simon.

20th January 2009, 00:09	#10
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	If you click on "edit" (top left) in IE7 you get the "search on this page" option. .