JSI Tip 1842. 'Browse in new window' is renamed 'reuse windows for launching shortcuts'.JSI Tip 1842. 'Browse in new window' is renamed 'reuse windows for launching shortcuts'.
November 25, 1999
IE 5.01 contains a new option (Tools / Internet Options / Advanced tab) labeled Reuse windows for launching shortcuts.
Prior versions of IE had a Browse In A New Process, which is replaced with this new option.
Reuse windows for launching shortcuts is enabled by default.
When enabled, an existing instance of IE is used when you:
Double-click a .url file from within IE.
Open a url in Start / Run.
Use a desktop toolbar, such as the Address or Links bar.
NOTE: Favorites and Links always use an existing instance.
The registry entry that controls this option is:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMainAllowWindowReuse
The entry is not present unless you toggle the option and press Apply.
You can Add Value name AllowWindowReuse, as a type REG_DWORD, and in the DWORD Editor, set the data value to 0, to disable this behavior, or 1, the default, to enable it.
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