gmail problem

[Billsotx]

When I click on a link (url) in an email in gmail it doesn't open that site in a browser. It will appear on my tool bar (Win XP) and when I click on it to open & minimize, etc. it appears to fly off to the left side of my monitor screen. If I right click and click Maximize it will open the browser, but right clicking and selecting Minimize only repeats the problem of it appearing to fling to the left side clear off the monitor's screen.

I've sent the same links to myself at another email address (not gmail) and they work ok.

If I copy from gmail and click and paste in my browser (IE) that works ok.

This just started two days ago. Not sure why.

I've run my anti-virus and anti-ad ware stuff and everything appears clear.

Does anyone know how I can correct this?

thanks ~Bill

Edited November 8, 2008 by Billsotx

[Leerwerker]

If I were you I would change browsers - either Chrome or Firefox - sounds like a typical IE (microsoft) problem.

[Johanna]

Log into your gmail and change your preferences to open links in a new window. Or, do a System Restore to three days ago. Let me know if it works.

Johanna

[Billsotx]

  Johanna said:

Log into your gmail and change your preferences to open links in a new window. Or, do a System Restore to three days ago. Let me know if it works.

Johanna

The new window thing sounds right Johanna, but you're dealing with the internet idiot. Where do I find the preferences thing. I looked it settings on gmail and in Tools>Internet Options and >Browser Options on the browser tool bar but don't see that. I'll keep looking. ~Bill