I can't go to websites via Address Bar! Help, please??

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I had a couple of pop-ups show up last night. . . I closed them and shut down
for the night. Today, when I turned my comp on, I cannot go to any site I
type into my Address bar (Enter and the Go button both do the same thing). I
can, however, click on links, create favorites (with their URL's intact),
etc. I just can't go to sites I type in manually. I have done a virus scan,
and have uninstalled and reinstalled explorer via my add/remove programs
option. What is wrong???? Someone please help me!!
 
You might just try a disk cleanup and remember to fix file system errors. Do
not Scan for and attempt recovery of Bad sectors. It takes days. Just go to
your C drive properties and run both tools as I said above and then a disc
clean up. This will clear your temporary Internet files. This has worked for
me when I've have had a similar problem. Regular check-ups like this are good
for a frequently used system which people tend to forget. 2 to 4 times a
month is a good idea.

Good luck.
 
jay said:
I had a couple of pop-ups show up last night. . . I closed them and
shut down for the night. Today, when I turned my comp on, I cannot go
to any site I
type into my Address bar (Enter and the Go button both do the same
thing). I can, however, click on links, create favorites (with their
URL's intact),
etc. I just can't go to sites I type in manually. I have done a
virus scan, and have uninstalled and reinstalled explorer via my
add/remove programs
option. What is wrong???? Someone please help me!!
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First, make sure your computer is clean:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Second, see if problems with the recent Windows Update KB908531 is the
culprit:

Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install
security update MS06-015
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918165

An automated fix for the HP Share-to-Web problem from the awesome MVP
Kelly Theriot:
See line 383 (right hand side)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

I believe HP and Nvidia have updated drivers to address the problems
with their software. Check on their sites.

Windows Update support
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&gprid=6527&
Unlimited support requests are included at no charge
(866) 834-8317

Malke
 
Try to reset IE settings.
1.. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
2.. Click the Programs tab.
3.. Click the Reset Web Settings button.
 
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