The multiple tab function on Internet Explorer 7 and 8 (IE7 and IE8), allows the surfer to have several Web pages open at once without opening multiple, system-slowing, browser windows. Tabs were not available on Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) according to Microsoft. When closing the browser window, a dialog pops up if you have multiple tabs opened. This request to "Close all tabs" becomes a hindrance for some. Stop this pop up query from appearing when you close your Internet Explorer 7 or 8 browser if it is getting in your way.
Change Tabbed Browsing Settings
Step 1
Open Internet Explorer 7 or 8.
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Step 2
Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Internet options."
Step 3
Click on the "General" tab and click "Settings" in the "Tabs" area.
Step 4
Uncheck the box next to "Warn me when closing multiple tabs."
Step 5
Click "OK," and restart Internet Explorer for your settings to take place.
Use "Close All Tabs" Dialog Box
Step 1
Open Internet Explorer, and press "Ctrl" and "T" at the same time to open a second tab.
Step 2
Click on the "X" in the upper left corner to close Internet Explorer.
Step 3
Click on "Show Options" when the box appears asking "Do you want to close all tabs?"
Step 4
Check the box next to "Do not show me this dialog again."
Step 5
Click on the "Close tabs" button to apply the changes.