These two problems are highly annoying. I use tabs extensively because I
need to work out of multiple sites.
2 days ago, IE stopped letting me open new tabs. If I click on the NEW TAB
icon on the tool bar, it tries to open a tab, but does not complete the task.
Instead, it says NOT RESPONDING up on the title bar, then I have to close
the window and restart IE.
Second problem I have is that when filling out forms, if I need to go back
to a previous field, I used to be able to hit SHIFT then TAB keys, and it
would send me back. Now, IT DOESN'T. Does anyone have a fix? ESPECIALLY for
the first issue?
Thanx!

Experience has shown that virtually all problems reported here
concerning Internet Explorer 7 are not caused by the browser.

1- Start IE 7 with no add-ons. If the problem no longer occurs, one (or
more) add-ons was causing the problem.

For Windows XP: All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet
Explorer (No Add-ons)

For Windows Vista: Type Internet Explorer in the Start Search box >
click Internet Explorer (No Add-Ons)

2- Reset IE 7 to its original configuration. If the problem no longer
occurs, one (or more) incorrect configuration settings was causing the
problem.

Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab > under Reset Internet Explorer
Settings, click Reset.

Note: If you want to continue to use any of your add-ons after a reset,
you'll have to reinstall them.

3- Third party security applications typically interact with Internet
Explorer to protect your computer from malicious software. Check the
settings in your security software to see if this is happening to you.

4- Problems with IE 7 can also be caused by the presence of viruses or
other malicious software.


---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

Rene wrote:
> These two problems are highly annoying. I use tabs extensively because I
> need to work out of multiple sites.
> 2 days ago, IE stopped letting me open new tabs. If I click on the NEW TAB
> icon on the tool bar, it tries to open a tab, but does not complete the task.
> Instead, it says NOT RESPONDING up on the title bar, then I have to close
> the window and restart IE.
> Second problem I have is that when filling out forms, if I need to go back
> to a previous field, I used to be able to hit SHIFT then TAB keys, and it
> would send me back. Now, IT DOESN'T. Does anyone have a fix? ESPECIALLY for
> the first issue?
> Thanx!

"Rene" <Rene@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:77E88F4C-8404-42F0-BC1F-88C179D50FE3@microsoft.com...
> These two problems are highly annoying. I use tabs extensively because I
> need to work out of multiple sites.
> 2 days ago, IE stopped letting me open new tabs. If I click on the NEW
> TAB
> icon on the tool bar, it tries to open a tab, but does not complete the
> task.
> Instead, it says NOT RESPONDING up on the title bar, then I have to close
> the window and restart IE.
> Second problem I have is that when filling out forms, if I need to go back
> to a previous field, I used to be able to hit SHIFT then TAB keys, and it
> would send me back. Now, IT DOESN'T. Does anyone have a fix? ESPECIALLY
> for
> the first issue?
> Thanx!

Do a thorough check for malware, following all of the steps at one of these
Web pages.
Help with malware:
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus,
whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince
you that you owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
of.

--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
www.fjsmjs.com
Do not reply with email

Windows version?
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Rene wrote:
> These two problems are highly annoying. I use tabs extensively because I
> need to work out of multiple sites.
> 2 days ago, IE stopped letting me open new tabs. If I click on the NEW
> TAB
> icon on the tool bar, it tries to open a tab, but does not complete the
> task. Instead, it says NOT RESPONDING up on the title bar, then I have to
> close the window and restart IE.
> Second problem I have is that when filling out forms, if I need to go back
> to a previous field, I used to be able to hit SHIFT then TAB keys, and it
> would send me back. Now, IT DOESN'T. Does anyone have a fix? ESPECIALLY
> for
> the first issue?
> Thanx!