Problems with right click/open in new window

[stickyb]

Since the January update, I have noticed significant problems using right click on a link/open in new window. Using Win2K and IE6. Anyone else noticed it? Gets to the point where new windows do not open, or no menu comes up on right click.

[vapilot2004]

Can you right click on the desktop or elsewhere in Windows? If not, a check of your mouse properties in Control Panel may help.

Otherwise I have only this suggestion to offer:

A temporary work around for the IE issue would be to use the shift button on your keyboard while clicking a link. This will open the link in a new window using the left mouse button.

Take care not to hold the right hand shift button down too long as it activates Windows Sticky Keys which can be a pain to undo.

Good Luck!

[GrumpyOldFart]

Do a Control-N to open a second instance of your current window, then just left-click on the link in that new window.

[stickyb]

Do a Control-N to open a second instance of your current window, then just left-click on the link in that new window.

When the problem occurs, then CTR+N creates a new window which then locks up before displaying anything.

No right click works in IE when the problem occurs, even copy for highlighted text. However CTRL+C still works