Hi,
From IE> Tools> Internet Options> Advanced> Browsing> uncheck "Reuse windows
for launching shortcuts."

And... you may have a toolbar or program running which is blocking
pop-up windows- something like Yahoo toolbar, Google toolbar, MSN toolbar,
etc.
The Yahoo toolbar is a very common cause. Uninstalling the Yahoo toolbar
should allow a second window to open.

If you're sure that another program isn't causing this, these links should
help.
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/26.html
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/27.html

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

"ncoapldc" <ncoapldc[at]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> i am unable to open a second ie window when i click on new and new page..
> also when i click on a link that is supposed to open a second window the
same
> window blinks and then reloades with the new site but does not allow you
to
> go back. ie if i use google to find something if i click on the result
the
> new page loads but does not allow you to click on the arrow to go back to
the
> results. i have to go back to google site and retype the search info.
please
> help