view source

[Paul]

Internet Explorer 6
Windows XP Home

When I am viewing a web page and select View > Source (or right-click on the
screen and use the pop-up menu) I expect to see the HTML source code for
that page. (That's what has happened for me with previous versions of
IE/Windows.) But on my new computer nothing happens when I do this.

I have tried the MS Knowledge Base. Two suggestions there (although not
specifically for latest IE/Windows versions) are to empty Temporary Internet
Files and to check that Notepad is installed. I have done both of these, but
without it making any difference. Notepad certainly works. (Windows was
pre-installed, and I assume it is installed in the default location.)

There is now a button on the toolbar for editing, which appears to be
'greyed out' for some sites. However, when it is not 'greyed-out' it brings
up the source code as expected - but View > Source still doesn't work.

Does anyone have any other suggestions, please? Could there be settings that
affect the ability to use this function?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[Kelly]

Hi Paul,

Change and/or Add an HTML Editor (Line 132)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

View Source - Restore Notepad as Default (Line 183)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

View Source - Add or Change Editor (Line 183)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

View Source Not Working in Internet Explorer
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/1246/

Source Code Is Not Displayed When You Click Source on the View Menu in
Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q306907

 

[H Leboeuf]

Do you have NotePad as a shortcut on your Desktop?
If yes then rename it MyNotepad.

 

[Kelly]

Why is that, Henri? I have had notepad as desktop shortcut for years.