lots of spy-ware..gone.. but can't search in address bar

[Guest]

Hi, I am hoping someone can answer this question because it is driving me
nuts! Recently, my computer had alot of spyware etc on it. I removed it
all.. (I am pretty sure). I check the registry, I have spybot, and I went
through and checked the created date on all of my folders/files etc. So
anyway, everything is back to normal except that I can't search from the
address bar.. What's up with this? I set the defaults back so I have my
search button correct and it brings up msn as it used. So how can I fix this
search problem?

Thanks!

 

[Jan Il]

Hi purpleme3

Hi, I am hoping someone can answer this question because it is
driving me nuts! Recently, my computer had alot of spyware etc on
it. I removed it all.. (I am pretty sure). I check the registry, I
have spybot, and I went through and checked the created date on all
of my folders/files etc. So anyway, everything is back to normal
except that I can't search from the address bar.. What's up with
this? I set the defaults back so I have my search button correct and
it brings up msn as it used. So how can I fix this search problem?

Since you did not post necessary information such as the version of Windows
or IE you are using, I can only make a general suggestion. You might try the
following and see if it helps:

Unable to search from IE 6.0 Address Bar

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometime during
removal of hijackers or spyware files in the Registry can get corrupted or
removed as well. If not, try adding this line to this part of the registry.

(watch for the wrap, it should be all on one line)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks]

"{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

also.......

Can't Search From Address Bar

A Single Letter May Be Displayed in the Title Bar
When you run Windows Explorer or start Internet Explorer, the text in the
title bar may be displayed as a single letter (for example, an "M" or an
"E").
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=225123
or
http://www.free-web-browsers.com/support/remove-mysearch.shtml

Restore default Search functions:

In order to restore you default Search functions, download and run the
program below. You will have to redo any customized features you may have
added afterward.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

or....................

Courtesy of Tony Klein, MS MVP:

This will restore the Windows defaults for a whole lot of Search related
registry entries.

CAUTION: BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST!

Close IE, copy the bold to Notepad, save as Search.reg (save as 'all files',
and doubleclick. Answer 'yes' when prompted to add the contents of
Search.reg to the Registry:

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search]
"SearchAssistant"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.
htm"
"CustomizeSearch"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.
htm"
"Default_Search_URL"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=ies
earch"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl]
""="http://home.microsoft.com/access/autosearch.asp?p=%s"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\main]
"Search Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
"Search Bar"="http://search.msn.com/spbasic.htm"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks]
"{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPre
fix]
@="http://"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes]
"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://

You can also check these keys and edit them, if necessary, as follows:

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

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

or.............................

Restrore Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
This will restore your default Search functionality. You will, however,
have to restore any custom setups you may have had before.

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.

or.............

Repairs the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/RepairDefaultPrefix.reg


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.


Hope this helps

Jan
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[Guest]

I really appreciate your replay and I will do as you suggested. I have never
posted here before so sorry that I didn't post my info. I hope this narrows
it down: 2000 Professional, IE 6, lots of space, etc.
Thanks again!

Hi purpleme3

Hi, I am hoping someone can answer this question because it is
driving me nuts! Recently, my computer had alot of spyware etc on
it. I removed it all.. (I am pretty sure). I check the registry, I
have spybot, and I went through and checked the created date on all
of my folders/files etc. So anyway, everything is back to normal
except that I can't search from the address bar.. What's up with
this? I set the defaults back so I have my search button correct and
it brings up msn as it used. So how can I fix this search problem?

Since you did not post necessary information such as the version of Windows
or IE you are using, I can only make a general suggestion. You might try the
following and see if it helps:

Unable to search from IE 6.0 Address Bar

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometime during
removal of hijackers or spyware files in the Registry can get corrupted or
removed as well. If not, try adding this line to this part of the registry.

(watch for the wrap, it should be all on one line)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks]

"{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

also.......

Can't Search From Address Bar

A Single Letter May Be Displayed in the Title Bar
When you run Windows Explorer or start Internet Explorer, the text in the
title bar may be displayed as a single letter (for example, an "M" or an
"E").
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=225123
or
http://www.free-web-browsers.com/support/remove-mysearch.shtml

Restore default Search functions:

In order to restore you default Search functions, download and run the
program below. You will have to redo any customized features you may have
added afterward.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

or....................

Courtesy of Tony Klein, MS MVP:

This will restore the Windows defaults for a whole lot of Search related
registry entries.

CAUTION: BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST!

Close IE, copy the bold to Notepad, save as Search.reg (save as 'all files',
and doubleclick. Answer 'yes' when prompted to add the contents of
Search.reg to the Registry:

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search]
"SearchAssistant"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.
htm"
"CustomizeSearch"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.
htm"
"Default_Search_URL"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=ies
earch"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl]
""="http://home.microsoft.com/access/autosearch.asp?p=%s"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\main]
"Search Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
"Search Bar"="http://search.msn.com/spbasic.htm"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks]
"{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPre
fix]
@="http://"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes]
"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://

You can also check these keys and edit them, if necessary, as follows:

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

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

or.............................

Restrore Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
This will restore your default Search functionality. You will, however,
have to restore any custom setups you may have had before.

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.

or.............

Repairs the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/RepairDefaultPrefix.reg


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.


Hope this helps

Jan
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[Jan Il]

Hi purpleme3

I really appreciate your replay and I will do as you suggested. I
have never posted here before so sorry that I didn't post my info. I
hope this narrows it down: 2000 Professional, IE 6, lots of space,
etc.
Thanks again!

You're very welcome! And thank you for the additional information. It
really helps up help you better.

Jan
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Hi purpleme3

Hi, I am hoping someone can answer this question because it is
driving me nuts! Recently, my computer had alot of spyware etc on
it. I removed it all.. (I am pretty sure). I check the registry, I
have spybot, and I went through and checked the created date on all
of my folders/files etc. So anyway, everything is back to normal
except that I can't search from the address bar.. What's up with
this? I set the defaults back so I have my search button correct
and it brings up msn as it used. So how can I fix this search
problem?

Since you did not post necessary information such as the version of
Windows or IE you are using, I can only make a general suggestion.
You might try the following and see if it helps:

Unable to search from IE 6.0 Address Bar

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometime during
removal of hijackers or spyware files in the Registry can get
corrupted or removed as well. If not, try adding this line to this
part of the registry.

(watch for the wrap, it should be all on one line)

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\URLSearchHooks]

"{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

also.......

Can't Search From Address Bar

A Single Letter May Be Displayed in the Title Bar
When you run Windows Explorer or start Internet Explorer, the text
in the title bar may be displayed as a single letter (for example,
an "M" or an "E").
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=225123
or
http://www.free-web-browsers.com/support/remove-mysearch.shtml

Restore default Search functions:

In order to restore you default Search functions, download and run
the program below. You will have to redo any customized features you
may have added afterward.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

or....................

Courtesy of Tony Klein, MS MVP:

This will restore the Windows defaults for a whole lot of Search
related registry entries.

CAUTION: BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST!

Close IE, copy the bold to Notepad, save as Search.reg (save as 'all
files', and doubleclick. Answer 'yes' when prompted to add the
contents of Search.reg to the Registry:

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search]
"SearchAssistant"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.
htm"
"CustomizeSearch"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.
htm"
"Default_Search_URL"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=ies
earch"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl]
""="http://home.microsoft.com/access/autosearch.asp?p=%s"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\main]
"Search
Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
"Search Bar"="http://search.msn.com/spbasic.htm"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\URLSearchHooks] "{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPre
fix]
@="http://"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes]
"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://

You can also check these keys and edit them, if necessary, as
follows:

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

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

or.............................

Restrore Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
This will restore your default Search functionality. You will,
however, have to restore any custom setups you may have had before.

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.

or.............

Repairs the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/RepairDefaultPrefix.reg


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this
thread with the details and any error messages.


Hope this helps

Jan
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[Guest]

thanks again for your help. I am sure that i tried everything you said but i
stil get this in the address bar when I type in for example: "ball state" -
http:///? ball state

any ideas>? am doing something wrong?
thanks

Hi purpleme3

I really appreciate your replay and I will do as you suggested. I
have never posted here before so sorry that I didn't post my info. I
hope this narrows it down: 2000 Professional, IE 6, lots of space,
etc.
Thanks again!

You're very welcome! And thank you for the additional information. It
really helps up help you better.

Jan
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Hi purpleme3

Hi, I am hoping someone can answer this question because it is
driving me nuts! Recently, my computer had alot of spyware etc on
it. I removed it all.. (I am pretty sure). I check the registry, I
have spybot, and I went through and checked the created date on all
of my folders/files etc. So anyway, everything is back to normal
except that I can't search from the address bar.. What's up with
this? I set the defaults back so I have my search button correct
and it brings up msn as it used. So how can I fix this search
problem?


Since you did not post necessary information such as the version of
Windows or IE you are using, I can only make a general suggestion.
You might try the following and see if it helps:

Unable to search from IE 6.0 Address Bar

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometime during
removal of hijackers or spyware files in the Registry can get
corrupted or removed as well. If not, try adding this line to this
part of the registry.

(watch for the wrap, it should be all on one line)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\URLSearchHooks]
"{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

also.......

Can't Search From Address Bar

A Single Letter May Be Displayed in the Title Bar
When you run Windows Explorer or start Internet Explorer, the text
in the title bar may be displayed as a single letter (for example,
an "M" or an "E").
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=225123
or
http://www.free-web-browsers.com/support/remove-mysearch.shtml

Restore default Search functions:

In order to restore you default Search functions, download and run
the program below. You will have to redo any customized features you
may have added afterward.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

or....................

Courtesy of Tony Klein, MS MVP:

This will restore the Windows defaults for a whole lot of Search
related registry entries.

CAUTION: BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST!

Close IE, copy the bold to Notepad, save as Search.reg (save as 'all
files', and doubleclick. Answer 'yes' when prompted to add the
contents of Search.reg to the Registry:

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search]
"SearchAssistant"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.
htm"
"CustomizeSearch"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.
htm"
"Default_Search_URL"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=ies
earch"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl]
""="http://home.microsoft.com/access/autosearch.asp?p=%s"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\main]
"Search
Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
"Search Bar"="http://search.msn.com/spbasic.htm"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\URLSearchHooks] "{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPre
fix]
@="http://"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes]
"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://

You can also check these keys and edit them, if necessary, as
follows:

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

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

or.............................

Restrore Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
This will restore your default Search functionality. You will,
however, have to restore any custom setups you may have had before.

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.

or.............

Repairs the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/RepairDefaultPrefix.reg


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this
thread with the details and any error messages.


Hope this helps

Jan
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[Jan Il]

Hi purpleme3

thanks again for your help. I am sure that i tried everything you
said but i stil get this in the address bar when I type in for
example: "ball state" - http:///? ball state

any ideas>? am doing something wrong?

You may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your system
causing this problem. In addition to running your updated anti-virus
program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are present on
your system. Some variants of malware can replicate themselves over and
over if not removed properly. Follow all instructions carefully to be sure
your system is thoroughly cleaned.

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip

and......

AdAware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Update immediately after installing before using


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan
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Hi purpleme3

I really appreciate your replay and I will do as you suggested. I
have never posted here before so sorry that I didn't post my info.
I hope this narrows it down: 2000 Professional, IE 6, lots of
space, etc.
Thanks again!

You're very welcome! And thank you for the additional information.
It really helps up help you better.

Jan
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:

Hi purpleme3

Hi, I am hoping someone can answer this question because it is
driving me nuts! Recently, my computer had alot of spyware etc on
it. I removed it all.. (I am pretty sure). I check the
registry, I have spybot, and I went through and checked the
created date on all of my folders/files etc. So anyway,
everything is back to normal except that I can't search from the
address bar.. What's up with this? I set the defaults back so I
have my search button correct and it brings up msn as it used.
So how can I fix this search problem?


Since you did not post necessary information such as the version of
Windows or IE you are using, I can only make a general suggestion.
You might try the following and see if it helps:

Unable to search from IE 6.0 Address Bar

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometime during
removal of hijackers or spyware files in the Registry can get
corrupted or removed as well. If not, try adding this line to this
part of the registry.

(watch for the wrap, it should be all on one line)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\URLSearchHooks]
"{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

also.......

Can't Search From Address Bar

A Single Letter May Be Displayed in the Title Bar
When you run Windows Explorer or start Internet Explorer, the text
in the title bar may be displayed as a single letter (for example,
an "M" or an "E").
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=225123
or
http://www.free-web-browsers.com/support/remove-mysearch.shtml

Restore default Search functions:

In order to restore you default Search functions, download and run
the program below. You will have to redo any customized features
you may have added afterward.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

or....................

Courtesy of Tony Klein, MS MVP:

This will restore the Windows defaults for a whole lot of Search
related registry entries.

CAUTION: BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY FIRST!

Close IE, copy the bold to Notepad, save as Search.reg (save as
'all files', and doubleclick. Answer 'yes' when prompted to add
the contents of Search.reg to the Registry:

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search]

"SearchAssistant"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchasst.

htm"

"CustomizeSearch"="http://ie.search.msn.com/{SUB_RFC1766}/srchasst/srchcust.

htm"

"Default_Search_URL"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=ies

earch"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchUrl]
""="http://home.microsoft.com/access/autosearch.asp?p=%s"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\main]
"Search
Page"="http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
"Search Bar"="http://search.msn.com/spbasic.htm"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\URLSearchHooks]
"{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497}"=""

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPre

fix]
@="http://"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes]

"ftp"="ftp://"
"gopher"="gopher://"
"home"="http://"
"mosaic"="http://"
"www"="http://

You can also check these keys and edit them, if necessary, as
follows:

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

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

or.............................

Restrore Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
This will restore your default Search functionality. You will,
however, have to restore any custom setups you may have had
before.

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.

or.............

Repairs the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/RepairDefaultPrefix.reg


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to
this thread with the details and any error messages.


Hope this helps

Jan
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