10 January 2007

Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE) opens two browser windows when using favorites

I have just installed MSIE 7.0 and have already found a bug!

Sometimes, where selecting a web site from favorites I get two windows appearing!

I found a hit at www.eggheadcafe.com which gives a solution of

Uninstall IE7
Uninstall Norton 2006
Install IE7
Install Norton 2006

So, Microsoft have caused me more work again. If only they had tested their install process for IE7 better!

Now, selecting a website from favorites does not always bring up two new windows. It only seems to bring up two new IE7 browser windows when favorites are selected from a window displaying the file structure. For example, if in "My computer", then selecting a website from favorites opens two new windows. But, selecting a folder that is in favorites does NOT open any new windows!