How Do You Get Rid Of About:Blank In IE?
Microsoft added a powerful feature to Internet Explorer 7 (and subsequent versions) called tabbed browsing. It lets you open new pages without minimizing or closing the window you’re using. New pages open in tabs within the same window, allowing you to quickly switch from one to the other. Unfortunately, the default settings for IE display new tabs with just a blank page. Step 1 Open Internet Explorer by double-clicking the icon on your desktop or taskbar. Step 2 Click “Tools” and select “Internet Options.” Step 3 Click the “General” tab, then “Settings.” Step 4 Check the correct box. In Internet Explorer 7, locate the option “Open home page for new tabs instead of a blank page” and enable this feature by placing a check in the box beside it. In Internet Explorer 8, locate the section entitled “When a new tab is opened, open:” and click the arrow to view the choices in the drop-down menu. Select “Your first home page” to enable this feature. Step 5 Click “OK” twice to confirm your chan