JavaScript links do not work all of the sudden.

JavaScript Link Problem

[Sleestak]

I have this exact same problem. The person below fixed it by uninstalling and reinstalling IE6. However, I cannot find where you can do this. IE6 is not listed in Control Panel>>Add/Remove Programs>>>Change or Remove Programs, and unchecking the Internet Explorer box in Control Panel>>Add/Remove Programs>>>Add/Remove Windows Components doesn't actually remove IE6 either. Seems like it just removes the shortcuts, but I can still load it by clicking on a Favorites shortcut. Any one have any ideas?

<edited - too long a quote with no credit to the author.
In a nutshell, IE6 won't open links in a new window, even
though no pop-up blocker is installed.>

[edited by: tedster at 3:34 am (utc) on June 3, 2003]

[outrun]

Its Listed in ADdd/Remove Programs under Microsoft Internet Explorer.

regards,
Mark.

[Sleestak]

Well, not quite. It will open hyperlinks in a new window, just not javascript windows.

And, like I said in the first post, IE6 is not listed in my Add/Remove Programs list under any name. (Running XP Pro, IE 6.0.2800.1106) I am a software developer(professional, not self-proclaimed), so I do know a little. :) Checked all the usual things such as the settings. I have seen on other forums where people blame it on an MS update, and it did just start happening a couple of weeks ago, but nothing definitive. Anyway, I guess I'll contact that first guy I mentioned above via email and see if he experienced anything similar.

[Sleestak]

From "Analogesque" (Describes my problem):

If the link is a javascript popup, it does not work.
If the link attempts to use TARGET="_NEW" or TARGET="_BLANK", it does not work.
If I use SHIFT-CLICK to open any link in a new page, it does not work.

[tedster]

Msg#3: It will open hyperlinks in a new window, just not javascript windows.

Msg#4: If the link attempts to use TARGET="_NEW" or TARGET="_BLANK", it does not work.

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[outrun]

Cool a software developer, When I encounter problems I try reregestering the following libraries using regsvr32, usually does the trick for most problems, shell32.dll always comes up with an error so dont worry about that. oh you have to be in the System directory to do it.

urlmon.dll
Shdocvw.dll
Msjava.dll
Actxprxy.dll
Oleaut32.dll
Mshtml.dll
Browseui.dll
Shell32.dll

for e.g

regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll

When Internet Explorer was my default browser I had batch file to do it everytime I had a problem worked like a charm.

regards,
Mark

[Sleestak]

Thanks for the suggestions. Didn't help though.

BTW, shell32.dll registration succeeded for me.

[rockape2003]

Outrun posted:

"Cool a software developer, When I encounter problems I try reregestering the following libraries using regsvr32, usually does the trick for most problems, shell32.dll always comes up with an error so dont worry about that. oh you have to be in the System directory to do it.
urlmon.dll
Shdocvw.dll
Msjava.dll
Actxprxy.dll
Oleaut32.dll
Mshtml.dll
Browseui.dll
Shell32.dll

for e.g

regsvr32 Shdocvw.dll

When Internet Explorer was my default browser I had batch file to do it everytime I had a problem worked like a charm.

regards,
Mark"

As you said - work like a charm. Re registering msjava.dll sorted the problem and I am using a pop-up blocker.

Cheers

[tedster]

Welcome to WebmasterWorld, rockape2003.

A client of mine also fixed the problem by re-registering msjava.dll. However, depending on what blocking software a person has installed, it can still get quite messy.

I'm recommending to everyone who asks that they accomplish pop-up blocking by downloading a newer browser that has it built in. Of course, there are many IE die-hards who will wait for a version of IE that does it and prefer a third party program until then, even if it messes with everything.

[TexMurphy]

Ive got problems with my JavaScripts in IE as well.

Basicly some time ago all my JavaScripts stopped working.

I run IE6.

Ive checked all the noob problems with disabled scripts and so on. They are not disabled.

Ive also done the re-regin of the mentioned dlls in this thread, no go there either.

Any idea?

Any ideas on how to actually totally reinstall IE?

Thanks in advance.
Tex