How do I open a blank new window in IE9 instead of a copy of the current window?

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How do I get IE8 to open a blank page with CTRL-N?

I'm stuck using IE9 at a workstation at work and would like to know what setting do I have to change so that I don't open a copy of the page I am on when I hit CtrlN. I already have it set to open blank tabs, but that does not effect new windows.

CyberSkull

Posted 2012-08-22T17:29:20.157

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1The accepted answer here is much clearer than in the "duplicate"..... in the other it looks like everyone is ignoring the question, when in fact there is no builtin option, as explained clearly here. – Mike M – 2018-08-09T20:15:15.503

Can you clarify if you want a new window or new tab. You have referred to both in your question. – CharlieRB – 2012-08-22T18:27:42.583

@amiregelz I saw that, but I was hoping IE9 would have a setting to change. I don't think it is a duplicate as this is asking about the next version. – CyberSkull – 2012-08-22T19:09:56.240

@CyberSkull You're right, actually there are easier ways than binding a hotkey or using a script; see my answer. – amiregelz – 2012-08-22T19:24:55.427

Answers

You can't make the Ctrl+N open a blank new window instead of a copy of the current window in IE9, but here are 3 alternative ways to open a blank new IE9 window:

Right-click an IE icon, and select "Internet Explorer".
Shift+Left-click on an IE icon.
Middle-click on an IE icon.

amiregelz

Posted 2012-08-22T17:29:20.157

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You did not clarify in your question if you want a window or a tab. You have referred to both in your question.

So I searched for both, but could not find a keyboard shortcut to open a new "blank" window. You can however use Ctl + T to open a new tab which loads your home page. In your case it will be blank.

CharlieRB

Posted 2012-08-22T17:29:20.157

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