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For some reason I can't click on most links in internet explorer. It would be apprerciated if you could help me.

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This thread describes a classic Internet Explorer symptom: left-clicked links either do nothing or open a new window/tab and never load. For anyone arriving here years later, note that Internet Explorer is retired and unsupported; use a modern browser (or Edge’s IE mode for legacy intranet sites) if possible. (support.microsoft.com)

Quick diagnostics (fast, reversible checks)

  • Try the same link in a different browser (this isolates an IE-only problem).
  • Right‑click the link and choose “Open in new window” or copy/paste the URL into the address bar.
  • Check your default-browser and file‑type settings so .htm/.html and URL: protocols point to the intended browser. These simple checks often show whether Windows is handing links to the wrong app. (learn.microsoft.com)

Practical fixes that commonly work

  • Start Internet Explorer in No Add‑ons mode (this tests whether a toolbar/BHO is blocking clicks).
  • If that helps, disable add‑ons one at a time from Tools → Manage Add‑ons until you find the culprit.
  • Reset Internet Explorer settings if add‑ons don’t help (note: this will remove custom settings).
  • Re‑register a small set of IE DLLs from an elevated Command Prompt (run CMD as administrator), for example:
regsvr32 urlmon.dll
regsvr32 mshtml.dll
regsvr32 shdocvw.dll
regsvr32 browseui.dll

Re-registering commonly fixes broken hyperlink handling; more DLLs are sometimes recommended depending on the OS and symptoms. Always create a System Restore point before advanced changes. (learn.microsoft.com)

If links inside webmail (Hotmail/Live) or certain secure sites fail

  • Clear browser cache/cookies, clear SSL state, and ensure TLS/HTTPS and “Active scripting” are enabled for the site.
  • Temporarily disable/exit firewall or security software to test for interference, or perform a clean boot to find third‑party conflicts.
  • If a DLL is missing or corrupted, run sfc /scannow or repair Windows. If this thread is being read well after it was created, start a new post with exact OS, IE version, security software, and the steps you tried (as suggested). (learn.microsoft.com)

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Member Avatar for Dani

What happens? They're just not "clickable" or you get an error? Were you able to navigate this site just fine?

Member Avatar for Bill_Lumberg

What happens is I click on it and it opens a new page or box, and then it never loads...

Member Avatar for )BIG"B"Affleck

I use mozilla browser and never have any trouble like most IE users!!!
www.mozilla.org/

Member Avatar for Bill_Lumberg

I use mozilla browser and never have any trouble like most IE users!!!
www.mozilla.org/

I'll give it a try.... but, if someone could please help me with IE, that would be helpful.

Member Avatar for Dani

Have you noticed anything else funky going on in your computer? That started at around the same time as this? Perhaps new software installed/downloaded off of the 'net?

Member Avatar for Bill_Lumberg

yeah, when i load up my user name it says .dll error or something. And the guy who recommended mozilla, how do i change my homepage??????

Member Avatar for )BIG"B"Affleck

Drag the little icon beside the ??? ?? shown at the top of your browser a hand will appear over the icon, drag it and drop it where it says HOME
But starting today I cannot right click paste a reply with mozilla here.......I dont know if its just me PM me if your able to ok

Member Avatar for Bill_Lumberg

Hey guys, i got mozilla.. IT ROCKS!!! thanks alot.

Member Avatar for Dani

I'm an Opera fan myself ;)

Member Avatar for caperjack

Drag the little icon beside the ??? ?? shown at the top of your browser a hand will appear over the icon, drag it and drop it where it says HOME
But starting today I cannot right click paste a reply with mozilla here.......I dont know if its just me PM me if your able to ok

Not a glitch in Mozilla !:)

Member Avatar for )BIG"B"Affleck

Not a glitch in Mozilla !:)

What version are you using capperJacK?

Member Avatar for caperjack

I don't use mozilla .IE6 and rarely have any problems with it !!:)

Member Avatar for )BIG"B"Affleck

Not a glitch in Mozilla !:)

Dont wigg me out like that dude that wasnt funny.Man I have to start eating those CAPE COD chips to get on your level of thinking.!!!

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Member Avatar for )BIG"B"Affleck

.IE6 and rarely have any problems with it !!:)

WELL GOOD FOR YOU

Member Avatar for Roberdin

Cape Cod?

:D Such cheesey advertising :D

Member Avatar for spx

Hello maybe you should get back to the problem and don't talk about what browser you guys use.
Help Bill_Lumberg instead ^^

Member Avatar for DMR

Hello maybe you should get back to the problem and don't talk about what browser you guys use.
Help Bill_Lumberg instead ^^

Um... right.

Let's see- For your first post here, you decided to dig up a thread that is over 1 year old, and then proceed to post an admonishment to other members in that thread.

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Member Avatar for Rueful Rogue

Since this thread was dug up, I thought I'd comment also. I'm having a similar problem. None of the URL's (links) in any e-mail's from MSN hotmail work. The "print view" and "help" buttons on the tool bars also are inactive. Everything else appears normal. From a couple of postings way back (which I read two days ago), some said it might be the firewall. I use Norton's Personal Firewall and I disabled it to see if that corrected the problem. It did not. I use IE 6.0.2800.1106. I've run Spybot Search & Destroy, Ad-Aware, and a complete virus scan with Norton. Nothing turns up. IE works in every other way. Just dead links in the e-mails. (side bar ad links work OK)
Any ideas?

Member Avatar for DMR

Since this thread was dug up, I thought I'd comment also...

Erm- no. Actually, you should start a new thread of your own and post your question there. Please give as many specifics concerning the problem as possible when you do.


Thanks.

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