IPad 2 Safari opens ghost window.

iPad 2 safari loads previous window the first time reopened. Subsequent opens a ghost window. I want a blank window. I don't see this issue with iPad 2 just mac. If you know the fix please explain it like you are telling your great grandmother.

What do you mean by "ghost window"?
Safari on iOs will reopen any window you had opened when you closed it. Close any open tab before exiting Safari to prevent that.

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To demonstrate this problem, there are three pages. You will need to load window1.html. That page has buttons to load the other windows. Make sure all files are in the same directory.
window1.html
<html>
<head></head>
<body>
<script>
window.name='win1';
var si = setInterval('check()', 1000);
function check()
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<input type=button name='cmd' value='Start third window (with close)' onclick="window.open('window3.html', 'win2')">
<br />
<textarea cols=80 rows=10 id='log'></textarea>
</form>
</body>
</html>
window2.html
<html>
<head></head>
<body>
<script>
window.open('window1.html#from2','win1');
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<p>This is window2.html</p>
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</html>
window3.html
<html>
<head></head>
<body>
<script>
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Insert your install disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
Go to Installer menu and launch Disk Utility.
(In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first from the installer menu)
Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
Select First Aid in the Main panel.
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Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
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