Internet Explorer won't open pop-ups in New Tab. (IE8 64-bit)

MacroPolo · 08 Mar 2013

So here's what happens:
- Go to Tools > Internet Options > General > Tabs Settings
- Change "When a pop-up is encountered" from "Always open pop-ups in a new window" to "Always open pop-ups in a new tab"
- Click Ok
- Click Ok
- Restart Internet Explorer

When I restart IE and click a link that will cause a pop-up, the pop-up still opens in a new window. IE automatically changes the setting back to "Always open in a new window" from "Always open in a new tab".

PLEASE HELP!

For what it's worth:
- Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
- Internet Explorer 8 64-bit

Jacee · 08 Mar 2013

Try setting it this way:

MacroPolo · 08 Mar 2013

It still automaticalls resets "When a pop-up is encountered" back to "Always open pop-ups in a new window" :/

I don't understand why..

Edit: I am on my work computer, can I check if there is a restriction in place by admin for that specific setting? Even if that's the case, I try disconnecting from my work's network and connecting to the internet through my cellphone (thus bypassing any employer security settings) and the same thing happens.

Jacee · 08 Mar 2013

If you're not running as an Administrator, then that could be the problem.

MacroPolo · 08 Mar 2013

Jacee said:

If you're not running as an Administrator, then that could be the problem.

Well, it's definitely a possibility, but how would I know?

It just seems like such a weird/unlikely thing for them to restrict. I have access to about everything on the machine... down to the command prompt and registry editor.

When I run "cmd" the top of the window says "Administrator: C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe"

Edit:

Actually, I'm fairly certain I have Admin access.

1) If I go to Control Panel > User Accounts, I am the only User listed, and it does not say "Standard User" which would indicate not having Admin access.

2) If I go to Control Panel > System, in the "Computer name, domain and workgroup settings" section there is a link "Change Settings", which usually indicates Admin User access

Jacee · 09 Mar 2013

From start, right on computer to open, right click on local disc C:\ and choose properties. Now click on the security tab. Does the user account and Administrator account have the same name?

MacroPolo · 11 Mar 2013

Jacee said:

From start, right on computer to open, right click on local disc C:\ and choose properties. Now click on the security tab. Does the user account and Administrator account have the same name?

If you're referring to what's I have grayed out in the attached picture, then yes, the names are the same.