How do I force IE to open a new Browser on custom hotkey?

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How do I force IE to open a new Browser on custom hotkey?

I'm using AutoHotKey which is a program that lets me define my own hot keys. I have a hot key to open a link in IE. When I run the hot key command again the same window opens in the same browswer. I would like it to open in a new browser.

I'm using "Run www.google.com", for example.

Thanks.

Try
explorer http://www.google.com

Matthias Wandel 2010-01-08 15:24:14

no go. I'm pretty sure that its the same as e www.google.com

Brad8118 2010-01-08 18:07:28

I tested it on my system before I posted it. Maybe your explorer is configured to not open stuff in a new window? In which case, why override user preferences?

Matthias Wandel 2010-01-09 17:09:53

I have multi desktops setup and if I have IE open in a different desktop the page opens in that desktop and I can't see it.

Brad8118 2010-01-10 16:14:07

Which IE?

iexplore -nomerge http://example.com

Will typically work for IE8.

EricLaw -MSFT- 2010-01-08 22:40:51

I'll try this when I get to work on Monday thanks

Brad8118 2010-01-10 16:15:56

Tried but didn't work. -nomerge is now -noframemerging

Brad8118 2010-01-12 13:45:42

Both of these do the same thing. What does "didn't work" mean? Are you using IE8?

EricLaw -MSFT- 2010-01-12 14:56:14

Tools -> Internet Options -> [Tabs] Settings -> Open links from other programs in: [Select] A new window.

jeffamaphone 2010-01-08 22:43:33

I saw this, but I want IE to work the same generally except when I use the hot key. Thanks though

Brad8118 2010-01-10 16:15:20

got it:

iexplore.exe -noframemerging www.google.com

Brad8118 2010-01-12 13:46:21

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