Windows XP Question

George Redmon · Post by **George Redmon** » 21 Nov 2006 10:50 am

On my old WinME, i could open two windows at once. For instance, i could start a post on the forum, put it on the bottom, go and open my mail, or another web page for a photo, or a quote. But with this new one. If i open the forum, put it on the bottom, then try to open my mail, it will "over ride" the forum, and i've lost my post trying to get a picture???? can i start a forum post, then open my mail for my photos at the same time? do i have to set something to do this?

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 21 Nov 2006 1:50 pm

If you are not using Internet Explorer for the second function you are OK. But, if the second function requires the browser then you can't do it.

But, if you download I.E.7, it has tabbed browsing, like Firefox, and you should be able to do it.

If you open Outlook Express for E-Mail it should not affect the browser. Same way, if you open the Windows Explorer to get a file it should not affect Internet Explorer.

Mel Culbreath · Post by **Mel Culbreath** » 21 Nov 2006 3:25 pm

George,

There is a reference to your problem (as I understand it).
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5910.html

Post number 7 about half way down the page mentions removing Yahoo Toolbar if you have it on your computer.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 21 Nov 2006 5:22 pm

Use Ctrl+N to open a new browser window and use that one for your email.

George Redmon · Post by **George Redmon** » 21 Nov 2006 6:16 pm

thanks so much guys. b0b's trick works just dandy. Thanks everyone

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 22 Nov 2006 12:34 am

What b0b said. I do it that way too and it works good.