need to type in the http

[Tim -all of a sudden problem]

I am having the same problem as Don - having to type in
the full address in the address bar. I have verified the
registry is showing the proper default.
any other suggestions?

 

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_8.htm#extension

Please forgive the possible repetition, but I don't know what 'registry
default' you have and whether they really are correct.

 

[Tim - all of a sudden problem]

sandi -
I have attached a copy of an earlier thread that I have
already tried:

This is where I check my registry default. Thanks for
looking into this issue. It is annoyance to have to keep
putting in the http:// before all of the sites I go to.
Tim

Please read the following

Subject: typing 'http://' everytime
From: "(e-mail address removed)"
<[email protected]> Sent: 6/4/2004
5:29:44 PM

Try this:

Correct these registry entries as follows:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersi
on\URL\DefaultPrefix default="http://"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersi
on\URL\Prefixes
"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://"

EDITING THE REGISTRY CAN DAMAGE YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM.
YOU SHOULD NOT EDIT THE REGISTRY UNLESS YOU ARE CERTAIN
YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS YOU ARE DOING. If you are unsure,
you may want to wait. Someone else may have another
solution.

 

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

Yep, they're the keys.. unusual that its not working.

This may be one of those instances where an IE repair may be of assistance:
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#repair_tool