Windows 7's clipboard is erased on his own when I copy an url

Question

I have an issue on a PC in my client office. When I copy a URL from Internet Explorer (URL bar or inside a page), a new tab is opened and the clipboard is erased.

I tried with other web browsers, it's the same except that the new tab is opened in the default browser.

I also tried a clipboard manager, still the same.

I haven't found any weird software on any of the PC.

Answer 1

I haven't found any weird software on any of the PC.

You need to keep looking.

I am not aware of such a feature in Windows 7 itself. So I doubt it is to blame here.

I also doubt it's a browser feature, as the behavior seems to be browser independent and system-wide.

OK, so what should I look for?

I did a quick search to see what applications might make use of such a feature. Maybe you'll recognize something.

1. Note taking
   Applications that automatically record URLs, so you can look at them later on.
   Example: Logix Clipboard URL Monitor

2. Download managers
   Applications (or browser extensions) that want to help you manage your downloads.
   Example: IDM Download Manager and FlashGet

3. Clipboard Enhancement
   Applications that somehow extend the functionality of the default clipboard.
   Example: Clipboard Monitor and Launch Clipboard