Internet Explorer won't Search

[Jim Jones]

My internet explorer will not search when a phrase is
entered into the search box. It always returns "Page not
Found". I can type in a url in the address line or use
my favorites, but I can't search. Any ideas would be
appreciated.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP]

My internet explorer will not search when a phrase is
entered into the search box. It always returns "Page not
Found". I can type in a url in the address line or use
my favorites, but I can't search. Any ideas would be
appreciated.

First eliminate any scumware.
See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
won't. Also, each needs to be updated before every use, even when just
downloaded. There's also a lot more to do than just those two programs.
CWShredder is also available here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/cwshredder.zip
**Post your HijackThis log to
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or the Spyware forum at
http://forum.aumha.org/ for expert analysis, not here.**
Alternative download pages for Ad-Aware, Spybot, HijackThis and CWShredder
may be found on this page:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.
If trying everything at that site does not fix the problem please post back
in the same thread.

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
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Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

 

[JG]

Under Tools, Internet Options, Advanced Tab --

Check out what your settings are under the "Search from
the Address Bar" category. ;^)

 

[Guest]

I have been having the problem with the address bar search trying to open the URL
http:///? Search whatever whatever
and giving me the page not found error. I finally located a fix that worked for me on another forum. Here it is if you are having the same problem
Run "Hijack This" and check the box for the following entry if it is found
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file
Close any open browsers and click FIX
Open your browser and try your address bar search function
FINALLY. Post if this also worked for you. Hope I helped

Chuc

 

[H Leboeuf]

You were hijacked by CWS that is the reason you had the problem.
Run a complete check.

http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm#Coolwebsearch

I have been having the problem with the address bar search trying to open the URL
http:///? Search whatever whatever
and giving me the page not found error. I finally located a fix that

worked for me on another forum. Here it is if you are having the same
problem: