Since installing SP2 I have had problems with my address bar.
When I type in an address it does not bring up the list of matching web
sites even though I have Auto complete checked. And it no longer
automatically prefixes what I type with the IE icon and http://.

Dave mentioned a similar problem on 8/29 but got no response. He said it
would take up tp 10 minutes for the address to come up. I didn't have the
patience to wait that long and would type in http:// myself. What a nuisance!

Accessing a site is no problem with a proper address. I have a cable
connection.
I have Norton Systemworks installed. Once in a while we get a message at
sign on that the Windows firewall is disabled even though it isn't.

I would appreciate any suggestions.
Gail

Check
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes]

If there is NO data value entry for WWW, add HTTP:// as the data value.
ie: "www"="http://"

Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going edit>new.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to
reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own risk.



"GailH" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Since installing SP2 I have had problems with my address bar.
> When I type in an address it does not bring up the list of matching web
> sites even though I have Auto complete checked. And it no longer
> automatically prefixes what I type with the IE icon and http://.
>
> Dave mentioned a similar problem on 8/29 but got no response. He said it
> would take up tp 10 minutes for the address to come up. I didn't have the
> patience to wait that long and would type in http:// myself. What a nuisance!
>
> Accessing a site is no problem with a proper address. I have a cable
> connection.
> I have Norton Systemworks installed. Once in a while we get a message at
> sign on that the Windows firewall is disabled even though it isn't.
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions.
> Gail
>
>

Did you get this resolved yet ?
Steve

"GailH" wrote:

> Since installing SP2 I have had problems with my address bar.
> When I type in an address it does not bring up the list of matching web
> sites even though I have Auto complete checked. And it no longer
> automatically prefixes what I type with the IE icon and http://.
>
> Dave mentioned a similar problem on 8/29 but got no response. He said it
> would take up tp 10 minutes for the address to come up. I didn't have the
> patience to wait that long and would type in http:// myself. What a nuisance!
>
> Accessing a site is no problem with a proper address. I have a cable
> connection.
> I have Norton Systemworks installed. Once in a while we get a message at
> sign on that the Windows firewall is disabled even though it isn't.
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions.
> Gail
>
>