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[Guest]

hi guys. im having a problem with internet explorerer all of the sudden.
recently it stopped letting me go to a webpage by typing it in the address
bar and hitting enter or 'go'. it just does nothing. in order to go to a
webpage i need to send myself an email with a link or use my favorites. any
ideas? thanks a lot for your time

 

[Guest]

ok i just saw my exact question was already asked and answered, sorry!!

 

[lvee]

That's okay,
what was the solution?
The latest IE update?

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

Ivee,

If "you" are having a problem with IE, and you applied windows update KB908531,
then see "Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install security update MS06-015"
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-015.mspx>

 

[lvee]

Thanks for the reply, alas, I don't use IE, at least very seldom. But, it
seems that for those following the thread, those that come across it may
benefit from the solution.
But, I do appreciate your fast response, Maurice N,

Ivee,

If "you" are having a problem with IE, and you applied windows update
KB908531,
then see "Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you
install security update MS06-015"
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-015.mspx>

 

[Sam K.]

I followed the directions in the Microsoft advisory regarding the registry,
and the problem did not go away.

Sam K.

Ivee,

If "you" are having a problem with IE, and you applied windows update
KB908531,
then see "Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you
install security update MS06-015"
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-015.mspx>

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

If still stuck with a non-functional Internet Explorer, {and you have reviewed the 2 MS articles noted below) , then consider using Control Panel's Add or Remove programs, and remove update for 908351.

To remove windows update KB908531, do the following:

Go to Control Panel, then select "Add or Remove Programs".

Be sure the "Change or Remove Programs" is active / highlighted (at top left of window).

Then look at "Show updates" checkbox (at top). Make sure it is selected (ticked).

Once the display is populated, scroll down to "Security Update for Windows XP (KB908531)". It should be near the bottom of the list.

Click on that item. You'll see a Remove button. Click on it if you wish to have it removed.

** Before you use Add-Remove Programs, be very sure you close all your open user programs (after saving any unsaved work). After this change takes effect, and IF this does not ask for a restart, then you should do a logoff and restart of Windows.

ALSO:
Tweak your settings for Automatic Updates:
I'd advise, if you are using automatic updates, you configure it to "Notify me but don't automatically download or install them". e.g. do not have it on "full auto".

To get to your settings, highlight / single click My Computer on your desktop > do a RIGHT-Click > select Properties.
Then click on the Automatic Updates tab.

HOW TO: Configure Automatic Updating in Windows XP - 306525
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306525

Be sure you have reviewed these MS articles:
Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install security update MS06-015 (article published 15 Apr 2006)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918165

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-015.mspx which was updated 4-15-2006


Do post back with status of your problem.
HTH

 

[Sandi Hardmeier - MVP]

I do not recommend that the security update be removed; instead, try one of
the third party fixes that may be more successful in getting things resolved
for you:

Courtesy of Ottmar Freudenberger
http://patch-info.de/WinXP/Downloads/KB908531_Share-To-Web.zip

Courtesy Kelly Theriot - an excellent fix - #383:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Sam K.]

Thanks for the help. I used a third-party fix, and I am OK now.

Sam K.

If still stuck with a non-functional Internet Explorer, {and you have
reviewed the 2 MS articles noted below) , then consider using Control
Panel's Add or Remove programs, and remove update for 908351.

To remove windows update KB908531, do the following:

Go to Control Panel, then select "Add or Remove Programs".

Be sure the "Change or Remove Programs" is active / highlighted (at top left
of window).

Then look at "Show updates" checkbox (at top). Make sure it is selected
(ticked).

Once the display is populated, scroll down to "Security Update for Windows
XP (KB908531)". It should be near the bottom of the list.

Click on that item. You'll see a Remove button. Click on it if you wish to
have it removed.

** Before you use Add-Remove Programs, be very sure you close all your open
user programs (after saving any unsaved work). After this change takes
effect, and IF this does not ask for a restart, then you should do a logoff
and restart of Windows.

ALSO:
Tweak your settings for Automatic Updates:
I'd advise, if you are using automatic updates, you configure it to "Notify
me but don't automatically download or install them". e.g. do not have
it on "full auto".

To get to your settings, highlight / single click My Computer on your
desktop > do a RIGHT-Click > select Properties.
Then click on the Automatic Updates tab.

HOW TO: Configure Automatic Updating in Windows XP - 306525
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306525

Be sure you have reviewed these MS articles:
Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install
security update MS06-015 (article published 15 Apr 2006)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918165

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-015.mspx which
was updated 4-15-2006


Do post back with status of your problem.
HTH