Can't type in address bar

[bob]

I cannot type in the address bar - I can only hit the
address bar dropdown and select a site from that list. It
is as though the address bar is transparent because you
can see another window I have open thru the address bar.
And this seems to be only happening with a second, third,
etc..IE window. I can always type into my first IE window.

Ideas ??

Any help much appreciated

 

[Don Varnau]

Bob,
I haven't heard of the transparent address bar. Here are some things you
might try...

Check for malware. Work through the solutions (CWShredder, Ad-aware, Spybot)
at
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm Also note the security tips on that
page.

Additional information at:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

I have less faith in these, but you may as well try them.
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm Tips #21 & 46
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=281679
http://www.fjsmjs.com/OE/nolinks.htm
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#new_window
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers2.htm#hyperlinks

Regards,
Don