Issue:
You are unable to open a new Tab/Window or nothing happens when you open a new Tab/Window after updating to Internet Explorer 8
when right clicking and choosing open in new tab window or when clicking on a hyperlink.
Resolution:
Re registering the actxprxy.dll file seems to fix this issue, the reasons for why this fix works are not clear.
Follow the Instructions below to re register the actxprxy.dll :
Click on Start —> Run and type cmd and hit enter.
In the command Prompt window type Regsvr32 actxprxy.dll and hit enter