Limit IE8 to a single window (always use tabs)

Question

How can I prevent Internet Explorer 8 from opening multiple windows? I only want a single IE window, with multiple tabs.

Sometimes a have multiple browser windows open and I don't like it when I have to choose which one I want to open in the Windows 7 taskbar.

Answer 1

Go to Internet Options > General. Click on the "Settings" button for Tabs.

Set the following

• When a pop-up is encountered: Always open pop-ups in a new tab.

• Open links from other programs in: A new tab in the current window.