IE8 open in new tab stuck at Connecting

[Balut]

Ok, I have seen other posts on this in the forum, but none that have solved the problem for me, so here is another one to hopefully get the solution. I have Windows 7 RTM and until yesterday, the open in a new tab function of IE8 worked fine. Now it just hangs on a new tab with "Connecting" on the tab. I can open a URL on that tab if I select a favorite or type in a URL. I did do install/uninstalls of some Canon software for my digital camera (uninstalled because it wasn't working with Windows 7) and I also installed Google Picasa 3.5. I'm not sure if any of those were the culprit as I have found numerous complaints about this problem. I tried regsvr32 actxprxy.dll and a reboot, but that didn't work. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Antman]

Delete your temporary internet files cache.

Because I stream quite a bit of video, I also found it useful to upsize my cache size.

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[Balut]

Delete your temporary internet files cache.

Because I stream quite a bit of video, I also found it useful to upsize my cache size.

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Thanks for trying, but that's not even close to a solution for this problem. Anyone else?

 

[zigzag3143]

Delete your temporary internet files cache.

Because I stream quite a bit of video, I also found it useful to upsize my cache size.

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Thanks for trying, but that's not even close to a solution for this problem. Anyone else?

We might get closer to a solution if you provide us with more information. Is it connectivity, a browser problem, or something else.

Ken

 

[Antman]

Delete your temporary internet files cache.

Because I stream quite a bit of video, I also found it useful to upsize my cache size.

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Thanks for trying, but that's not even close to a solution for this problem. Anyone else?

It solved it for me. Since it is not even close, it is reasonable to conclude that you did not try it. Try this then - relocate the TIF directory to another drive, forcing a rebuild of your corrupted TIF.

 

[Balut]

We might get closer to a solution if you provide us with more information. Is it connectivity, a browser problem, or something else.

Ken

You're right. My appologies to AntMan for my snippy response . Not an excuse, but just had gotten off the phone with Microsoft support who were less than helpful (since W7 isn't publically released yet).

Here's more info: Browser works fine when opening first page. If I right click on a link to "open in a new tab" the tab opens with a blank page and "Connecting" on the tab. That's as far as it will go. Same thing happens if I left click on a link that normally opens a new tab. I've seen many references to this behavior on IE8, so I was hoping to get someone who was familiar with the problem; and hopefully the solution.

 

[Balut]

It solved it for me. Since it is not even close, it is reasonable to conclude that you did not try it. Try this then - relocate the TIF directory to another drive, forcing a rebuild of your corrupted TIF.

Actually, I did try it (one of the first things I did try), along with a reset. As I stated above, I appologize for my snippy response. Thanks for the other suggestion; I'll give it a try (if I can figure-out what directory you are referring to).

UPDATE: Found it; didn't fix it.

 

[Antman]

Fermented duck egg -

I am familiar with the problem. I have corrected the problem. I used the methods provided.

Sige na.

 

[Balut]

Fermented duck egg -

I am familiar with the problem. I have corrected the problem. I used the methods provided.

Sige na.

Small insect non-feminine -

I tried provided methods. It did not correct problem.

C Ya

 

[brummyfan]

Hi Balut,
If you have "SSVHelperClass" Add-on enabled, disable it and see whether that helps.

 

[Antman]

Chuckle.

 

[brummyfan]

Hi Balut,
Go to services and disable "Google Update service", let us know if it fixes the problem.

 

[Balut]

Hi Balut,
Go to services and disable "Google Update service", let us know if it fixes the problem.

I tried running with no add-ons (via System Tools folder in Accessories) and checked the Google Update Service (it was already stopped). However, there was a Google Update in the startup service (which I disabled and did reboot). Still have the same problem. I may resort to a clean install of all to see if I can pinpoint when (or if) the problem returns. Thanks for all the help. I will update if I resolve the problem.

Fermented Duck Egg - Out

 

[brummyfan]

Hi Balut,
Go to services and disable "Google Update service", let us know if it fixes the problem.

I tried running with no add-ons (via System Tools folder in Accessories) and checked the Google Update Service (it was already stopped). However, there was a Google Update in the startup service (which I disabled and did reboot). Still have the same problem. I may resort to a clean install of all to see if I can pinpoint when (or if) the problem returns. Thanks for all the help. I will update if I resolve the problem.

Fermented Duck Egg - Out

See whether these Updates(released yesterday) help in any way, I found them very impressive and made a lot of difference. I hope these resolve your issues.

 

[och]

Guys, I'm having the same exact problem, tried all the solutions recommended here and other places, nothing seems to help. Just installed Win7 a few hours ago.

 

[Balut]

See whether these Updates(released yesterday) help in any way, I found them very impressive and made a lot of difference. I hope these resolve your issues.

I tried the updates and still had the issue. Ended-up doing a clean re-install and so far tabbed browsing is working again. Haven't re-installed Google Picasa yet. Thanks again for all the ideas.

 

[bjblackmore]

Hi,

Has anyone found a resolution to this issue yet? I installed a clean version of Windows 7 Ultimate last weekend, and IE8 was running fine until yesterday, when suddenly it stopped opening links in new tabs/windows. I've tried the different solutions suggestions in this thread, but none work!

Only things installed on the system are Office 2007, Symantec Endpoint Protection SBS & Windows Live Mail. Office & Symantec were installed at the weekend just after installing Windows 7, and IE8 was working fine for 3 days. Windows Live Mail was installed on Tuesday, and IE8 seemed to work OK all Tuesday, although I didn't reboot after installing WLM. It was only yesterday evening that tabs stopped working.

It's a real pain the the rear end, I hadn't realised how reliant on tabs I'd become!!

Thanks

Ben

 

[pcgeek]

I was having a similar problem and mine seemed to be my antivirus/internet security. I was using Avira pro and switched to MS security essentials and now IE8 works like a champ. Not sure if this will help anybody but was just my experience.

 

[Lasiek]

Make a .reg file and paste this text inside, then run it:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{79EAC9C5-BAF9-11CE-8C82-00AA004BA90B}]
@=”IHlinkFrame”
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{79EAC9C5-BAF9-11CE-8C82-00AA004BA90B}\NumMethods]
@=”8″
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{79EAC9C5-BAF9-11CE-8C82-00AA004BA90B}\ProxyStubClsid32]
@=”{A4A1A128-768F-41E0-BF75-E4FDDD701CBA}”

After all you need to reboot your machine.

This solution was found on:
http://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/show/1086

 

[DocBlase]

After a month of trying everything else, this finally worked for me. Not a bad idea to first create a restore point on your C:\ drive.