One address in Open won't delete

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when i do CTRL+O and bring up the open menu, there is one URL in there that
just wont delete. i do clear history and internet files and that deletes
every other URL but one of them. i know i can turn autocomplete off and then
the drop menu wont come down so i wont see the URL, but i want to keep it on.
how can i get this one URL deleted?
 
Hi Tim :-)

Try the following and see if it helps:

Delete individual AutoComplete entries
http://www.ieinfosite.co.uk/tip_view.asp?id=6

and...

Delete an item in the History/Autocomplete

Close all instances of IE:

Go to Start>Run>type regedit (enter)

Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs

Find the offending URL, select it, hit delete.

or....

To delete an item from the History in IE, click the History toolbar button
which will open the History list in the sidebar window, and you can right
click on any entry and select delete.

also..take a look here:

History Items Remain After Being Deleted from Cache
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q218966/

To delete an item in the AutoComplete list:

To remove an entry that is erroneous, outdated, or private, highlight it
using the Down Arrow (not the mouse) and press Shift + Delete.

Jan :)
 
thank you for your help, although none of the suggestions worked. when i
highlight it and do shift+delete, it deletes everything but the URL. any
other suggestions?
 
Hi Tim :-)
thank you for your help, although none of the suggestions worked. when i
highlight it and do shift+delete, it deletes everything but the URL. any
other suggestions?
Click to expand...

The Index.dat may be damaged or corrupted. This is where information is
stored. You should delete this file and then reboot. A new one will be
created for you, and see if that will delete the file. Here is some
information on the Index.dat and how it works, and how to delete it.

"Index.dat: Part I - What is index.dat?".
http://blogs.msdn.com/jeffdav/archive/2004/11/18/266027.aspx
"Index.dat: Part II - What are they used for?"
http://blogs.msdn.com/jeffdav/archive/2004/11/18/266045.aspx
"Index.dat Part III - How do I delete index.dat?"
http://blogs.msdn.com/jeffdav/archive/2004/11/19/266977.aspx
or
Delete the History folder and index.dat:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

I would also suggest that you eliminate any scumware that may be causing
this problem. It is possible that 3rd party software may be preventing the
file from being deleted. In addition to running your newly updated AV, run
the programs below in Safe Mode with Hidden Files enabled and follow all
instructions carefully:

WARNING>>>> Backup all documents and files before removing any spyware!!

Download and install BHODemon from
http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm
Your problem may be caused by a bad BHO.

Most importantly, download install and run CWShredder here
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3019.html
and this program, which searches for hidden .dlls that recreate the malware.
About Buster:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html
Then visit these two sites to test for parasites and help basic cleaning:
On-Line Check
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
and
Quick-Fix Protocol.
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
Basically, throw everything here at your "infection".

Then download, install and immediately update these two programs before
running:

AdAware SE - Update immediately after installing
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button
SpyBot S &D - Update immediately after installing
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2471.html

Download pocket killbox from Download pocket killbox from
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/files/killbox.exe
and put it on the desktop where you can find it easily

Also download, install, and run HiJackThis - it is one of the very import
tools to clean your system of all scumware. Follow the instructions
carefully:

How to download and install HiJackThis: (it does not need to be updated)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.html

Please DO NOT post your log to this newsgroup. It is important that you go
to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and allow the experts there
to analyze it for youPlease DO NOT post your log to this newsgroup. It is
important that you go to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and
allow the experts there to analyze it for you.::
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
or Bleeping Computer Forum
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted
or ignored.)

Also, please post a link to the forum where you post your HJT log back to
this thread so that we can follow your progress there.

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.

You should also get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
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
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)
or Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

How to Restart in Safe Mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406
How to Show Hidden Files
http://snipurl.com/6rl8

Hope this helps :-)

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

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