> SquirrelMail version 1.2.11
> happens in both IE and Netscape
> 
> Separate Compose window won't open, and mouseover shows
> "javascript:void(0)".  If compose is not set to open in separate window,
> all is fine.
> 
> I'm using SquirrelMail as provided by my webhost; I'm not the one who
> loaded the program.
> 
> This started happening all of a sudden, with nothing to cause it that I
> can tell.  My webhost checked it out on their end and they have no problem
>  so it's something on my computer.  I have WinXP SP1.
> 
> The first time it happened, a system restore to before the problem
> started seemed to fix it.  Now it's happened again and system restore
> doesn't help.
> 
> It shouldn't be my firewall either, since it worked for a couple of weeks
>  alongside the firewall before this started.  It really did change from
> one minute to the next without my having done anything that I know
> of--sent a message, then went to send another and it wouldn't work.  But
> just in case, I changed firewall programs--no dice.
> 
> I'm about ready to wipe everything and start my whole system fresh.  I
> can't believe I'm having more problems with XP than I ever did with the 
> nefarious ME.
> 
> Any thoughts on what's going on?  Is there a particular file that is
> somehow getting damaged that I need to replace?

Netscape 7.2 and other Mozilla Gecko engine based browsers contain popup blocking 
functions. When popup is blocked, browsers inform you about it or show special icon in 
bottom left corner. By clicking on that icon you can whitelist site and popups won't 
be blocked.

Internet Explorer can block popups if you have:
a) google toolbar
b) yahoo toolbar
c) any popup blocking utility. It can be integrated into third party firewall or 
provided by other program.
d) winxp sp2.

If you have vanilla winxp sp1 - make sure that you have firewall enabled before you 
connect to network. There are 3 or more remote exploids that are used by worms and 
your computer will be infected within several minutes if you connect it to unsecure 
network.

If you are not using any programs listed at
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=884130
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242
and not afraid to break your windows xp even more - install windows xp sp2. This might 
not solve your problem with squirrelmail, but you will get latest fixes and updates 
provided by microsoft. Backup your data before you install it. Don't blame me, if your 
computer fails to start. If you can't download SP2 and can't use WindowsUpdate, 
Microsoft can send you CD with WinXP SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx


If you want to understand what is wrong with your computer.
1. Make a list of all installed programs and understand what functions they provide.
2. Get Spybot-S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html). switch to advanced 
mode. check BHO, ActiveX and started programs.
3. Check started services (control panel -> administrative tools -> services).
4. Get antivirus software and check your computer. Some companies provide free online 
antiviruses that can check your computer. Some provide free virus checking tools.
http://vil.nai.com/vil/averttools.asp#stinger
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com

-- 
Tomas


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