cant search from address bar

[Mandi]

when i type something to search in the address bar, it
judt tells me that this page cannot be displayed. say
that i was searching for Microsoft. i would type
in "Microsoft" in the address bar and click "Go" and it
would just give me this weird address like
"http:///? microsoft" i've tried going to "tools" and
clicking on "advanced" and changing the search settings,
but that still doesn't work. is there a way to fix it and
if so, does anyone know? please help!

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Mandi,

First, scan the system for parasites and remove them. SpyBot S&D searches
your harddisk for Spyware and Adware
http://security.kolla.de/

&

Adaware (similar)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
(Remember to perform a Webupdate to have the latest definitions installed)

This will remove malware from the PC. Next, reset the Search Engine. Click
the Search button in the toolbar > Customize > AutoSearch Settings > Select
a provider from the list.
Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs > "Reset Web Settings"

Download the fix - Reset Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

10 Myths about Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03december01
..asp


when i type something to search in the address bar, it
judt tells me that this page cannot be displayed. say
that i was searching for Microsoft. i would type
in "Microsoft" in the address bar and click "Go" and it
would just give me this weird address like
"http:///? microsoft" i've tried going to "tools" and
clicking on "advanced" and changing the search settings,
but that still doesn't work. is there a way to fix it and
if so, does anyone know? please help!

 

[Guest]

may be you should try out this Quick Search Add-On
http://searchy.protecus.de/en/