Address Bar Problem - Typing URL?

[pokee]

Hey,

Wondering if anyone can help me. I used to be able to type any website
into my address bar as follows, and press enter or GO button:

www.google.com

Now I have a problem. In order to press enter or click the GO button
and have the website brought up, I must type the website as follows:

http://www.google.com

So, now I have to include the HTTP:// or select the website from a list
of history (that always has HTTP://, so it works).

I haven't changed any settings - all I've done is deleted history/temp.
internet files. Did I maybe delete an option somehow by mistake - or
does this sound like a virus?

Thanks!
Paula

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE]

Hey,

Wondering if anyone can help me. I used to be able to type any website
into my address bar as follows, and press enter or GO button:

www.google.com

Now I have a problem. In order to press enter or click the GO button
and have the website brought up, I must type the website as follows:

http://www.google.com

So, now I have to include the HTTP:// or select the website from a list
of history (that always has HTTP://, so it works).

I haven't changed any settings - all I've done is deleted history/temp.
internet files. Did I maybe delete an option somehow by mistake - or
does this sound like a virus?

Thanks!
Paula

Check the below Registry entries vs. yours:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPrefix]
Default="http://"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes]
"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://"

Also,
Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the noted
setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete]
"Append Completion"="yes"

also see the following values:

"Use AutoComplete"="yes"
"AutoSuggest"="no"

Click Start | Run and type
control inetcpl.cpl
Select Content tab, and click AutoComplete button
In the Use AutoComplete for section, put a checkmark near Web addresses
Click OK, OK to close the dialog.

Equivalent registry value for this setting

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete

Value named: AutoSuggest of type REG_SZ
Possible value-data: yes | no

You may have to Restart the computer.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
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[pokee]

Frank - thanks for the suggestion re: the registry settings.

The weird thing about this problem is that it comes and goes. When I
have been surfing on IE for more than 5 - 10 mins, it seems that IE
loses the autocomplete capability and I have to reboot to restore this
feature. The autocomplete option still exists on IE, so it appears as
though something is attacking the registries each time I run IE and
then rebooting the PC restores its original settings.

This is quite frustrating! I did a virus scan and ran spybot to see if
there's anything nasty on my PC causing this to happen - it appears
clean. It is possible that a pop-up is causing this (that seems to be
the only consistent thing that happens - I visit a site that initiates
a pop-up and WHOOPS there goes my IE settings). Is it possible
something in IE is simply corrupted and I need to patch it/re-install
it? Can you re-install IE without having to re-install Windows? Not
quite sure how that works.

Thanks again,
Paula

Hey,

Wondering if anyone can help me. I used to be able to type any website
into my address bar as follows, and press enter or GO button:

www.google.com

Now I have a problem. In order to press enter or click the GO button
and have the website brought up, I must type the website as follows:

http://www.google.com

So, now I have to include the HTTP:// or select the website from a list
of history (that always has HTTP://, so it works).

I haven't changed any settings - all I've done is deleted history/temp.
internet files. Did I maybe delete an option somehow by mistake - or
does this sound like a virus?

Thanks!
Paula

Check the below Registry entries vs. yours:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPrefix]

Default="http://"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes]
"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://"

Also,
Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the noted
setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete]
"Append Completion"="yes"

also see the following values:

"Use AutoComplete"="yes"
"AutoSuggest"="no"

Click Start | Run and type
control inetcpl.cpl
Select Content tab, and click AutoComplete button
In the Use AutoComplete for section, put a checkmark near Web addresses
Click OK, OK to close the dialog.

Equivalent registry value for this setting

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete

Value named: AutoSuggest of type REG_SZ
Possible value-data: yes | no

You may have to Restart the computer.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE]

Assuming that you checked the Registry and they are okay,
Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the noted
setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete]
"Append Completion"="yes"

also see the following values:

"Use AutoComplete"="yes"
"AutoSuggest"="no"

Click Start | Run and type
control inetcpl.cpl
Select Content tab, and click AutoComplete button
In the Use AutoComplete for section, put a checkmark near Web addresses
Click OK, OK to close the dialog.

Equivalent registry value for this setting

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete

Value named: AutoSuggest of type REG_SZ
Possible value-data: yes | no

You may have to Restart the computer.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE

Frank - thanks for the suggestion re: the registry settings.

The weird thing about this problem is that it comes and goes. When I
have been surfing on IE for more than 5 - 10 mins, it seems that IE
loses the autocomplete capability and I have to reboot to restore this
feature. The autocomplete option still exists on IE, so it appears as
though something is attacking the registries each time I run IE and
then rebooting the PC restores its original settings.

This is quite frustrating! I did a virus scan and ran spybot to see if
there's anything nasty on my PC causing this to happen - it appears
clean. It is possible that a pop-up is causing this (that seems to be
the only consistent thing that happens - I visit a site that initiates
a pop-up and WHOOPS there goes my IE settings). Is it possible
something in IE is simply corrupted and I need to patch it/re-install
it? Can you re-install IE without having to re-install Windows? Not
quite sure how that works.

Thanks again,
Paula

Hey,

Wondering if anyone can help me. I used to be able to type any website
into my address bar as follows, and press enter or GO button:

www.google.com

Now I have a problem. In order to press enter or click the GO button
and have the website brought up, I must type the website as follows:

http://www.google.com

So, now I have to include the HTTP:// or select the website from a list
of history (that always has HTTP://, so it works).

I haven't changed any settings - all I've done is deleted history/temp.
internet files. Did I maybe delete an option somehow by mistake - or
does this sound like a virus?

Thanks!
Paula

Check the below Registry entries vs. yours:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPrefix]

Default="http://"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes]
"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://"

Also,
Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the
noted
setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete]
"Append Completion"="yes"

also see the following values:

"Use AutoComplete"="yes"
"AutoSuggest"="no"

Click Start | Run and type
control inetcpl.cpl
Select Content tab, and click AutoComplete button
In the Use AutoComplete for section, put a checkmark near Web addresses
Click OK, OK to close the dialog.

Equivalent registry value for this setting

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete

Value named: AutoSuggest of type REG_SZ
Possible value-data: yes | no

You may have to Restart the computer.

 

[pokee]

Yes, registries are okay. I really have a feeling that something has
been corrupted in IE after I did I deleted all my temp. internet files
and cleared history. It seems whenever I get unpredictible results
with any software, and need to re-boot to resolve, it's usually viral
or corrupted files.

Can I re-install or patch IE easily to see if this may solve the
problem?

Thanks,
Paula

Assuming that you checked the Registry and they are okay,
Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the noted
setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete]
"Append Completion"="yes"

also see the following values:

"Use AutoComplete"="yes"
"AutoSuggest"="no"

Click Start | Run and type
control inetcpl.cpl
Select Content tab, and click AutoComplete button
In the Use AutoComplete for section, put a checkmark near Web addresses
Click OK, OK to close the dialog.

Equivalent registry value for this setting

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete

Value named: AutoSuggest of type REG_SZ
Possible value-data: yes | no

You may have to Restart the computer.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE

Frank - thanks for the suggestion re: the registry settings.

The weird thing about this problem is that it comes and goes. When I
have been surfing on IE for more than 5 - 10 mins, it seems that IE
loses the autocomplete capability and I have to reboot to restore this
feature. The autocomplete option still exists on IE, so it appears as
though something is attacking the registries each time I run IE and
then rebooting the PC restores its original settings.

This is quite frustrating! I did a virus scan and ran spybot to see if
there's anything nasty on my PC causing this to happen - it appears
clean. It is possible that a pop-up is causing this (that seems to be
the only consistent thing that happens - I visit a site that initiates
a pop-up and WHOOPS there goes my IE settings). Is it possible
something in IE is simply corrupted and I need to patch it/re-install
it? Can you re-install IE without having to re-install Windows? Not
quite sure how that works.

Thanks again,
Paula

Hey,

Wondering if anyone can help me. I used to be able to type any website
into my address bar as follows, and press enter or GO button:

www.google.com

Now I have a problem. In order to press enter or click the GO button
and have the website brought up, I must type the website as follows:

http://www.google.com

So, now I have to include the HTTP:// or select the website from a list
of history (that always has HTTP://, so it works).

I haven't changed any settings - all I've done is deleted history/temp.
internet files. Did I maybe delete an option somehow by mistake - or
does this sound like a virus?

Thanks!
Paula

Check the below Registry entries vs. yours:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPrefix]

Default="http://"

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

"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://"

Also,
Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the
noted
setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete]

"Append Completion"="yes"

also see the following values:

"Use AutoComplete"="yes"
"AutoSuggest"="no"

Click Start | Run and type
control inetcpl.cpl
Select Content tab, and click AutoComplete button
In the Use AutoComplete for section, put a checkmark near Web addresses
Click OK, OK to close the dialog.

Equivalent registry value for this setting

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoComplete

Value named: AutoSuggest of type REG_SZ
Possible value-data: yes | no

You may have to Restart the computer.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE]

Yes, registries are okay. I really have a feeling that something has
been corrupted in IE after I did I deleted all my temp. internet files
and cleared history. It seems whenever I get unpredictible results
with any software, and need to re-boot to resolve, it's usually viral
or corrupted files.

Can I re-install or patch IE easily to see if this may solve the
problem?

Thanks,
Paula

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
Make sure your anti-virus is turned off.
The section
Windows XP and Windows XP SP1: Edit the registry and install Internet
Explorer 6
works on earlier versions of Windows.

But I'll be surprised if it helps.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
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Protect your PC
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