Forced to type "http://" before address?

[Guest]

Recently, I have had to type "http://" before a URL in order for it to load.
If I don't, the browser just sits there and doesn't even try to look for it.
Is there anything I can do to fix this?

 

[Taurarian]

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.aspx?scid=kb;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.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE]

Recently, I have had to type "http://" before a URL in order for it to
load.
If I don't, the browser just sits there and doesn't even try to look for
it.
Is there anything I can do to fix this?

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"

You may have to Restart the computer.

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