Can\'t link to external links running Windows 7

[unlocks1969]

I am running Windows 7 and gmail on a Toshiba C655-S5540 Laptop. When I log on to a page and try to link to an external link, or try to link to an external link off my email, all I get is an empty link. What can I do to fix this?

 

[madthomas]

Try copy pasting the link in the address bar of the browser.

Or try to right click and open link in a new tab