Hotmail not opening links
Frustrating! If Hotmail (now Outlook.com) is not opening links, there could be several reasons for this issue. Let's troubleshoot together to resolve the problem:
- Check your browser settings: Ensure that your browser is set to open links in a new tab or window. You can do this by:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Advanced > System > Open links from other programs in a new tab.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > General > Tabs > Open links from other programs in a new tab.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Advanced > Open links from other programs in a new tab.
- Disable any ad blockers or extensions: Ad blockers or certain browser extensions might interfere with link opening. Try disabling them temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
- Clear browser cache and cookies: Clearing your browser's cache and cookies can sometimes resolve issues with link opening. Follow these steps:
- Google Chrome: Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete, then select "Clear browsing data" and choose the desired options.
- Mozilla Firefox: Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete, then select "Clear your recent history" and choose the desired options.
- Microsoft Edge: Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete, then select "Clear browsing data" and choose the desired options.
- Check for browser updates: Ensure your browser is up-to-date, as outdated versions might cause issues with link opening.
- Try a different browser: If the issue persists, try opening the link in a different browser to see if it works.
- Check your Hotmail settings: Ensure that your Hotmail account settings allow links to open. You can do this by:
- Logging in to your Hotmail account
- Clicking on the gear icon (Settings) in the top right corner
- Selecting "View all Outlook settings"
- Navigating to "General" > "Links"
- Ensuring that "Open links from other programs in a new tab" is enabled
- Contact Hotmail support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can contact Hotmail support for further assistance.
If you're still experiencing issues, please provide more details about the error message or behavior you're seeing, and I'll do my best to help you troubleshoot the problem.