Originally posted by waytogo
Originally posted by johnie
what browser are you using? include both Name and Version # and OS you are using (although it shouldn't matter somtimes it does).

Anyhow I tested it from a browser- then I put it on a server and it worked:
I made a simple pop-up movie just to tripple check that it does indeed work using your code. On the server it is at http://www.geocities.com/jsnider.geo/testpopup.html The pop-up takes you to google. I tested it from IE 5.5 SP 2 running under Windows 95. I then tested it from NS 6.2 on the same machine. Both Locally, on a server, and then Finally I put it On Geo****ies (the ultimate test)and it works No Problem.

Try it and see if the addie I posted works. The error that you were getting sounds like a normal IE and NS error when the URI is bad. The server may have been unavailble when you tested it. If the example I posted doesn't work then its something else.
Thanx Johnie
That worked without a problem - I am at a loss, the fact is that I checked and double checked the url - even copied and pasted from same url as when it worked okay from the flash movie opened in a pop up. The server was fine at the time. I'll try again and if no good could I send you the fun.file?
I appreciate the trouble you took.
Okay Johnie
I now have egg on my face. Something very strange is going on here. I tested the javascript:void url again on a movie in a regular window - and presto! - the pop up worked. I even used exactly the same url as I had it copied to a file. I pasted it to the Get URL box, same as the countless times I tried before. Maybe I just had a glitch with IE 5.5. Thanx again for your help.