Stopping IE7 displaying the about:blank page

When I open a new tab in IE7 I expect it to show something. By default, however, it loads a blank page (about:blank).

To me, opening a blank page just feels like a bug somehow, even if it does get the tab opened quicker and the chances are the first thing you're going to do is put a URL in the address bar or do a search from your Google toolbar.

So if, like me,  you don't like getting the about:blank page, here's what to do:

1. Choose Tools > Internet Options.
2. In the Tabs section of the General tab, choose Settings.
3. Select the Open home page for new tabs instead of a blank page check box.
4. Click OK.
5. Click OK again on the Internet Options dialog box.
6. Try opening a new tab. You should see you first-choice home page.