Re: IE PopUp Windows won't open with SP2

[gp]

I just tried enabling the activex controls and plug-ins and set the Java VM
to Medium security and I was able to get this pop-up for posting msgs in this
site which I was not able to before. But there is another site which I go to
for our office emails that I still get the pop-up block msg whenever I try to
compose a new email. I am able to bypass it by hitting the CTRL key. I have
a win xp with sp2 and IE6.

"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi Kevin :-)
>
> > I'm having the same problem, but I had this before I installed SP2 (I
> > was hoping SP2 would fix it). Unfortunately I've nothing to really
> > add, except that this was a fairly sudden problem for me, and was
> > around ebfore SP2 was installed (though after it was released).
> >
> > My only guess is that a Windows update 'hotfix' did this, but I've not
> > identified one as yet.
> >
> > Any updates on this one would really be appreciated.
>
> Try the following and see if it will help:
>
> How to Enable Pop-ups:
>
> The above issue can occur, if you have not enabled Activex scripts or jave
> scripts.
>
> Try enabling the scripts in IE by following the steps given below:
>
> 1.Open IE and click Tools and select Internet Options.
> 2.Click Security and click Custom level.
> 3.Scroll down the tab and enable all the options under "Activex control
> and plugins".
> 4.Also enable the options under "Java VM" in the scroll list.
> 5.Click Ok.
>
> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
> with the details and any error messages.
>
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Jan :)
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
>
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
> >
> >
> >>>> Having upgraded Windows XP with SP2; user initiated Popup windows
> >>>> in IE6 won't open.
> >>>>
> >>>> Strictly they open briefly and then close immediately. They all
> >>>> seem to be JavaScript windows.
> >>>>
> >>>> A typical example is http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/default.stm .
> >>>> If you click on the 'Watch/Listen to BBC News' button to the right
> >>>> of the main BBC News header you might (or might not!) see what I
> >>>> mean.
> >>>>
> >>>> Displaying the pages in Netscape 7.0 enables the windows to open
> >>>> as they should.
>
>
>

[gp]

Forget what I just said about enabling the activex helping me to enable a
pop-up. It still doesn't work. I still can't open the pop-up for posting a
question but I am able to post replies.

"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi Kevin :-)
>
> > I'm having the same problem, but I had this before I installed SP2 (I
> > was hoping SP2 would fix it). Unfortunately I've nothing to really
> > add, except that this was a fairly sudden problem for me, and was
> > around ebfore SP2 was installed (though after it was released).
> >
> > My only guess is that a Windows update 'hotfix' did this, but I've not
> > identified one as yet.
> >
> > Any updates on this one would really be appreciated.
>
> Try the following and see if it will help:
>
> How to Enable Pop-ups:
>
> The above issue can occur, if you have not enabled Activex scripts or jave
> scripts.
>
> Try enabling the scripts in IE by following the steps given below:
>
> 1.Open IE and click Tools and select Internet Options.
> 2.Click Security and click Custom level.
> 3.Scroll down the tab and enable all the options under "Activex control
> and plugins".
> 4.Also enable the options under "Java VM" in the scroll list.
> 5.Click Ok.
>
> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
> with the details and any error messages.
>
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Jan :)
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
>
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
> >
> >
> >>>> Having upgraded Windows XP with SP2; user initiated Popup windows
> >>>> in IE6 won't open.
> >>>>
> >>>> Strictly they open briefly and then close immediately. They all
> >>>> seem to be JavaScript windows.
> >>>>
> >>>> A typical example is http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/default.stm .
> >>>> If you click on the 'Watch/Listen to BBC News' button to the right
> >>>> of the main BBC News header you might (or might not!) see what I
> >>>> mean.
> >>>>
> >>>> Displaying the pages in Netscape 7.0 enables the windows to open
> >>>> as they should.
>
>
>

[Jan Il]

Hi gp :-)

What firewall are you using? What kind of pop-up windows are you seeing?
Is it like a dialog box with an error message on it? If so, what is the
exact wording?

You might also try the following:

Disable the Script Debugger in IE (Line 142) - Win XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm



and...



Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Browsing Security Enhancements
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/sp2brows.mspx



Update your script engine: For 2000 and XP go to
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c717d943-7e4b-4622-86eb-95a22b832caa&DisplayLang=en



Problems accessing Secured Sites



For advice specific to problems with secure sites, have a look at the first
link - for general advice, have a look at the second:

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers2.htm#secure_sites
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers.htm#dns



and perhaps...



Check this out -

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers2.htm#connection_freeze





If these steps do not resolve your problem, or you need help with the above,
please post back to this thread with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm



> I just tried enabling the activex controls and plug-ins and set the Java
VM
> to Medium security and I was able to get this pop-up for posting msgs in
this
> site which I was not able to before. But there is another site which I go
to
> for our office emails that I still get the pop-up block msg whenever I try
to
> compose a new email. I am able to bypass it by hitting the CTRL key. I
have
> a win xp with sp2 and IE6.
>
> "Jan Il" wrote:
>
> > Hi Kevin :-)
> >
> > > I'm having the same problem, but I had this before I installed SP2 (I
> > > was hoping SP2 would fix it). Unfortunately I've nothing to really
> > > add, except that this was a fairly sudden problem for me, and was
> > > around ebfore SP2 was installed (though after it was released).
> > >
> > > My only guess is that a Windows update 'hotfix' did this, but I've not
> > > identified one as yet.
> > >
> > > Any updates on this one would really be appreciated.
> >
> > Try the following and see if it will help:
> >
> > How to Enable Pop-ups:
> >
> > The above issue can occur, if you have not enabled Activex scripts or
jave
> > scripts.
> >
> > Try enabling the scripts in IE by following the steps given below:
> >
> > 1.Open IE and click Tools and select Internet Options.
> > 2.Click Security and click Custom level.
> > 3.Scroll down the tab and enable all the options under "Activex control
> > and plugins".
> > 4.Also enable the options under "Java VM" in the scroll list.
> > 5.Click Ok.
> >
> > If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this
thread
> > with the details and any error messages.
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps
> >
> > Jan :)
> > Smiles are meant to be shared,
> > that's why they're so contagious.
> >
> > Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
> > Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
> >
> > How to make a good newsgroup post:
> > http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> > >
> > >
> > >>>> Having upgraded Windows XP with SP2; user initiated Popup windows
> > >>>> in IE6 won't open.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Strictly they open briefly and then close immediately. They all
> > >>>> seem to be JavaScript windows.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> A typical example is http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/default.stm .
> > >>>> If you click on the 'Watch/Listen to BBC News' button to the right
> > >>>> of the main BBC News header you might (or might not!) see what I
> > >>>> mean.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Displaying the pages in Netscape 7.0 enables the windows to open
> > >>>> as they should.
> >
> >
> >

[Nick Blinow]

Open IE, Tools, Internet Options, Privacy, uncheck Block Pop-Ups.



"gp" > wrote in message
...
>I just tried enabling the activex controls and plug-ins and set the Java VM
> to Medium security and I was able to get this pop-up for posting msgs in
> this
> site which I was not able to before. But there is another site which I go
> to
> for our office emails that I still get the pop-up block msg whenever I try
> to
> compose a new email. I am able to bypass it by hitting the CTRL key. I
> have
> a win xp with sp2 and IE6.
>
> "Jan Il" wrote:
>
>> Hi Kevin :-)
>>
>> > I'm having the same problem, but I had this before I installed SP2 (I
>> > was hoping SP2 would fix it). Unfortunately I've nothing to really
>> > add, except that this was a fairly sudden problem for me, and was
>> > around ebfore SP2 was installed (though after it was released).
>> >
>> > My only guess is that a Windows update 'hotfix' did this, but I've not
>> > identified one as yet.
>> >
>> > Any updates on this one would really be appreciated.
>>
>> Try the following and see if it will help:
>>
>> How to Enable Pop-ups:
>>
>> The above issue can occur, if you have not enabled Activex scripts or
>> jave
>> scripts.
>>
>> Try enabling the scripts in IE by following the steps given below:
>>
>> 1.Open IE and click Tools and select Internet Options.
>> 2.Click Security and click Custom level.
>> 3.Scroll down the tab and enable all the options under "Activex control
>> and plugins".
>> 4.Also enable the options under "Java VM" in the scroll list.
>> 5.Click Ok.
>>
>> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this
>> thread
>> with the details and any error messages.
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps
>>
>> Jan :)
>> Smiles are meant to be shared,
>> that's why they're so contagious.
>>
>> Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
>> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
>> readers.
>>
>> How to make a good newsgroup post:
>> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >>>> Having upgraded Windows XP with SP2; user initiated Popup windows
>> >>>> in IE6 won't open.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Strictly they open briefly and then close immediately. They all
>> >>>> seem to be JavaScript windows.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> A typical example is http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/default.stm .
>> >>>> If you click on the 'Watch/Listen to BBC News' button to the right
>> >>>> of the main BBC News header you might (or might not!) see what I
>> >>>> mean.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Displaying the pages in Netscape 7.0 enables the windows to open
>> >>>> as they should.
>>
>>
>>

[gp]

My block pop-ups in internet options is unchecked. I also have Norton
firewall and
the Ad Blocking is turned off. When I try to click on the icon in this site
to post a new question, I get the message "A pop-up window was blocked" on
the lower left corner of my screen right beside the E symbol. I clicked the
pop-up icon on the right side and it says "Turn on pop-up blocker" so I
assume it is still off.

I badly need to post a new question since I have a problem with my restart
and turn-off buttons also. 1st time I click it, a few icons disappear from
my taskbar but the PC remains active. I have to click it a 2nd time for it
to restart or turn-off. Please help. This is a brand new dell dimension
4700 pc and it's < 1 month old and I have several problems already.

"Nick Blinow" wrote:

> Open IE, Tools, Internet Options, Privacy, uncheck Block Pop-Ups.
>
>
>
> "gp" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I just tried enabling the activex controls and plug-ins and set the Java VM
> > to Medium security and I was able to get this pop-up for posting msgs in
> > this
> > site which I was not able to before. But there is another site which I go
> > to
> > for our office emails that I still get the pop-up block msg whenever I try
> > to
> > compose a new email. I am able to bypass it by hitting the CTRL key. I
> > have
> > a win xp with sp2 and IE6.
> >
> > "Jan Il" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Kevin :-)
> >>
> >> > I'm having the same problem, but I had this before I installed SP2 (I
> >> > was hoping SP2 would fix it). Unfortunately I've nothing to really
> >> > add, except that this was a fairly sudden problem for me, and was
> >> > around ebfore SP2 was installed (though after it was released).
> >> >
> >> > My only guess is that a Windows update 'hotfix' did this, but I've not
> >> > identified one as yet.
> >> >
> >> > Any updates on this one would really be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Try the following and see if it will help:
> >>
> >> How to Enable Pop-ups:
> >>
> >> The above issue can occur, if you have not enabled Activex scripts or
> >> jave
> >> scripts.
> >>
> >> Try enabling the scripts in IE by following the steps given below:
> >>
> >> 1.Open IE and click Tools and select Internet Options.
> >> 2.Click Security and click Custom level.
> >> 3.Scroll down the tab and enable all the options under "Activex control
> >> and plugins".
> >> 4.Also enable the options under "Java VM" in the scroll list.
> >> 5.Click Ok.
> >>
> >> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this
> >> thread
> >> with the details and any error messages.
> >>
> >>
> >> Hope this helps
> >>
> >> Jan :)
> >> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> >> that's why they're so contagious.
> >>
> >> Please reply to the newsgroup so others may benefit.
> >> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
> >> readers.
> >>
> >> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> >> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >>>> Having upgraded Windows XP with SP2; user initiated Popup windows
> >> >>>> in IE6 won't open.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Strictly they open briefly and then close immediately. They all
> >> >>>> seem to be JavaScript windows.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> A typical example is http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/default.stm .
> >> >>>> If you click on the 'Watch/Listen to BBC News' button to the right
> >> >>>> of the main BBC News header you might (or might not!) see what I
> >> >>>> mean.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>> Displaying the pages in Netscape 7.0 enables the windows to open
> >> >>>> as they should.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

[Robert Aldwinckle]

> I badly need to post a new question

What's the problem doing that?

Hmm... I just tried this. You have to singleclick on that New button.
That brings up a popup menu with items Question and General
Comment in it. Clicking on Question pops up a New Question
window. It is an IE window but there is no Address bar or Toolbar
on it.

Were you logged in to Passport before trying to do this?
It is definitely messier trying to get to that New Question window
with a Passport login prompt being injected in between.

Even if you have the popup blocker in effect you could force it
to allow these ones by putting microsoft.com in your Trusted sites
list. Here's an extract from the Popup Blocker FAQ which elaborates
on that idea:
<quote>
Internet Explorer will not block pop-ups from Web sites that are in
two Web content zones: Local intranet or Trusted sites.
</quote>


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
---


"gp" > wrote in message
...
> My block pop-ups in internet options is unchecked. I also have Norton
> firewall and
> the Ad Blocking is turned off. When I try to click on the icon in this site
> to post a new question, I get the message "A pop-up window was blocked" on
> the lower left corner of my screen right beside the E symbol. I clicked the
> pop-up icon on the right side and it says "Turn on pop-up blocker" so I
> assume it is still off.
>
> I badly need to post a new question since I have a problem with my restart
> and turn-off buttons also. 1st time I click it, a few icons disappear from
> my taskbar but the PC remains active. I have to click it a 2nd time for it
> to restart or turn-off. Please help. This is a brand new dell dimension
> 4700 pc and it's < 1 month old and I have several problems already.
>
> "Nick Blinow" wrote:
>
>> Open IE, Tools, Internet Options, Privacy, uncheck Block Pop-Ups.

....