[SOLVED] "Open in New Tab" option missing in IE9

I have just discovered that the"Open in New Tab" option does not appear for some drop down entries in IE9.
In the Favorites drop down if I right click on a folder there is an option "Open in New Window"
If I hold the pointer over the folder entry and then right click on one of the content entries then in some cases I see "Open in New Tab" but in some cases not, and in some cases I see both the new window and new tab options.
Would welcome any help or info.


Have attached some screen shots.

Went back to IE8 and tthe problem is there too!

Did fresh install of IE9. Problem exists.

Note: The problem occurs with the dropdown from Favourites on the Menu Bar and the middle button or wheel on the mouse has no effect..
From the Favorites drop down on the Favorites Bar there is no problem.
So perhaps it's meant to be that way.

Have just found out that the Favorites drop down on the menu bar is working as designed: ie. the "Open in New tab" option has never been available for items in that dropdown.
That function is available if you got to Favorites via the Yellow Star in the upper right corner.
I worked around this by creating my own Favourites folder on the Favorites Bar and copying the links to that.
Just so I wouldn't need an extra click or two.