Address bar "frozen"

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Hi, my Internet Explorer 6 address bar is not working. When I try typing an
address in it, it just highlights what's in there and nothing else happens.
I have to use the File->Open option to access a new page. I already ran
CCleaner, AVG Anti-Virus, Windows Defender, Ad-Aware, Spybot, nothing seems
to find the problem in my Windows XP Home Edition. I didn't install anything.
It started happening this afternoon, and it's very annoying, since I'm
always accessing the Internet. Can anyone please help? Thanks!
 
Hi,
This might be a problem with the History folder or it's index.dat file. When
you ran CCleaner, did you clear History and index. dat?

Next try deleting the History folder manually
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm Delete the folder- not just the
files. Or, Free History Eraser from
http://smartprotector.com/eraser/free-history-eraser.htm can usually delete
the History folder in XP.

Or, it's possible that you have malware installed that Ad-aware, Spybot,
etc. didn't catch. Post a HijackThis log to one of these forums for help:

Look for the proper forum and an "Important- Read This First" message so
that you follow proper procedure.

* Aumha.org- The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
* HijackThis Quick Start
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/#Top
* HijackThis Tutorial and Download
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42

http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
http://castlecops.com/forums.html
http://tomcoyote.com/forums/
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
http://forums.maddoktor2.com/index.php
http://forums.net-integration.net/

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]
 
HI malu :-)

In addition to Don's good advice, you might also try the following;

Set the Address Bar to IE/XP Default
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

Go to Tools>Internet Options>Advanced
Scroll down to the "Search from the address bar" section.
Choose your preferred option.

Download the fix - Reset Search:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/IEFIX.reg
This will restore your default Search functionality. However, if you had
any custom adjustments you have made will have to re-select them.

Otherwise, after typing in the word you want to search for in the address
bar, hold down the ctrl key after pressing enter.


Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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that's why they're so contagious.

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Hi, thanks for the information. I tried all that, but nothing worked. An
interesting note: when I am in Windows XP Home Edition Safe Mode, the
Address Bar works just fine. Do you think it might be some BHO or ActiveX
that is installed? How can I remove all of them safely? Thanks.

Jan Il said:
HI malu :-)

In addition to Don's good advice, you might also try the following;

Set the Address Bar to IE/XP Default
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

Go to Tools>Internet Options>Advanced
Scroll down to the "Search from the address bar" section.
Choose your preferred option.

Download the fix - Reset Search:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/IEFIX.reg
This will restore your default Search functionality. However, if you had
any custom adjustments you have made will have to re-select them.

Otherwise, after typing in the word you want to search for in the address
bar, hold down the ctrl key after pressing enter.


Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Hi, my Internet Explorer 6 address bar is not working. When I try typing
an
address in it, it just highlights what's in there and nothing else
happens.
I have to use the File->Open option to access a new page. I already ran
CCleaner, AVG Anti-Virus, Windows Defender, Ad-Aware, Spybot, nothing
seems
to find the problem in my Windows XP Home Edition. I didn't install
anything.
It started happening this afternoon, and it's very annoying, since I'm
always accessing the Internet. Can anyone please help? Thanks!
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