Re: Stop Signs

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Don,
I can now open those links by holding the Ctrl button as you suggested.
Thanks for the help. Since I haven't had problems with viruses or pop-ups
or ads I think I'll just let the program that's causing it to continue
running as is.
Chip

"Don Varnau" <don_04[at]varnau[dot]org> wrote in message
news:u%23CPhxqpFHA.764@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi,
> You have a security program, pop-up blocker or ad-blocker running which is
> blocking new windows. You'll have to explore to find the program and the
> option to disable it. With many programs of this type, holding the Ctrl or
> Shift key down when clicking a link will allow the new window to open.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Don
> [MS MVP- IE/OE]
>
> "Chip" <CHIPNBEV[at]peoplepc.com> wrote in message
> news:e8mpLimpFHA.708@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I'm running IE 6.0 SP2. On many websites when I click on a hyperlink to
>> open I get a small red octagon-shaped stop sign with a white hand in it.
>> The link does not open. I've noticed this when trying to open calendars
> on
>> pages to make reservations and pay bills. Is there a setting I can
>> change
>> so these will open?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chip
>


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