I am having problems with my IE. When I click on a link that requires a new window to be opened, it will not open. It will only show the toolbars and the outline of the window. I have removed a pop-up blocker that was installed a while back and have uninstalled my Google toolbar.

I even downloaded an upgrade for IE 6.1 to see if it would help. Unfortunately, nothing changed. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi,
What is your windows system? Such as XP, 98, etc?
You could have one of two problems:
One, your IE could be corrupt; and needs to be re-installed.
Two, you could have Spyware/Advertising programs from the net that have taken over IE.

Both solutions would take about the same time:
Why not try checking for Spyware first?

Here are some very good programs to download/install, if you wish to try them:

http://www.security-related.com/download2.htm
Download: SpyBot Search & Destroy; 1.3

AdAware at:
www.lavasoftusa.com
Download: AdAware_SE

Both the above programs run better and much faster when run in SafeMode.
It's best to run the AdAware scan first; 3 times; then re-boot.
Then, run the AdAware scan again 3 times; then run the SpyBot.
Re- Boot.
Reason for running so many times:
Some of these trojans' files can be deleted the first time; leaving some others; but on re-boot, they re-write the files that were deleted.
Running multiple times deletes most of it the first
Time.

If you wish to have a great program, after you clean out Spyware/Advertising Ware:
SpyWare Blaster 3.2
Great, free, program that STOPS spyware, trojans, home page hijacks, etc, BEFORE they get into your computer. Check it out at CNET at link:

http://www.download.com/SpywareBlaster/3000-8022_4-10305680.html?tag=lst-0-2

Two Tips:
If you notice the little green computer lights that show your dial-up connection to the internet staying on when they shouldn't be, located on the bottom right of the system tray, disconnect immediately and run AdAware. These lights staying on means that some URL is sending or receiving spyware/advertising ware to or from your computer, most of the time.

Other Tip: After being on the net, if you have visited any sites you don't really trust, then run AdAware BEFORE you shut down or re-start the computer. This will delete any Spyware easier, before the computer can configure it, set it up, spread it throughout the Registry, and make it more difficult to remove after re-booting.

Now, if the above doesn't do the trick, you will need to re-install IE.
I can't give you step by step instructions on how to do that, unless I know your operating system.
Best wishes,
fredg