Problem connecting

[Dean]

In the midst of some serious anti-spam fighting, I seem to have messed up my internet connection on one of my computers.

I normally connect through a router to my broadband connection.

If I click on internet explorer, my Google comes up fine. Most of the sites in the drop down, or already listed as favorite places, work fine. It does NOT say working offline or anything like that. Or if I click on a URL sent to me, it goes there.

But, if I type that same URL that I clicked on, or type any other URL, into the address bar, a dialog box pops up telling me the address is not available offline, and asking me if I want to connect or work offline. If I hit connect, it brings up a VPN connection log in box long ago installed on this computer, which is not what I want to use to surf the web.

It seems that, for prior sites, it knows to use my broadband connection but for URL's typed directly into the address bar, it gets confused. How do I fix this?

Thanks!
Dean

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Dean

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, try the following and see
if it helps:

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometimes 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}"=""

or...

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....................

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

also...

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 (Watch for the line wrap. Each one should be all on on line.)

[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://


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:
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In the midst of some serious anti-spam fighting, I seem to have messed up my
internet connection on one of my computers.

I normally connect through a router to my broadband connection.

If I click on internet explorer, my Google comes up fine. Most of the sites
in the drop down, or already listed as favorite places, work fine. It does
NOT say working offline or anything like that. Or if I click on a URL sent
to me, it goes there.

But, if I type that same URL that I clicked on, or type any other URL, into
the address bar, a dialog box pops up telling me the address is not
available offline, and asking me if I want to connect or work offline. If I
hit connect, it brings up a VPN connection log in box long ago installed on
this computer, which is not what I want to use to surf the web.

It seems that, for prior sites, it knows to use my broadband connection but
for URL's typed directly into the address bar, it gets confused. How do I
fix this?

Thanks!
Dean

 

[Dean]

I'm sorry. I have Windows XP. It is not clear if you are giving 5
different alternatives. I am not used to editing registries and don't know
the implications of setting it to default but, given that I don't really
know much about modifying them, would rather not do that.

It seems like your first choice is the easiest please just tell me how to
check the registry. Please tell me the command(s) to check. Also how to
back it up first, if that is necessary.

Thanks!
Dean

Hi Dean

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, try the following and
see
if it helps:

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometimes 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}"=""

or...

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....................

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

also...

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 (Watch for the line wrap. Each one should be all on on line.)

[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://


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


In the midst of some serious anti-spam fighting, I seem to have messed up
my internet connection on one of my computers.

I normally connect through a router to my broadband connection.

If I click on internet explorer, my Google comes up fine. Most of the
sites in the drop down, or already listed as favorite places, work fine.
It does NOT say working offline or anything like that. Or if I click on a
URL sent to me, it goes there.

But, if I type that same URL that I clicked on, or type any other URL,
into the address bar, a dialog box pops up telling me the address is not
available offline, and asking me if I want to connect or work offline. If
I hit connect, it brings up a VPN connection log in box long ago installed
on this computer, which is not what I want to use to surf the web.

It seems that, for prior sites, it knows to use my broadband connection
but for URL's typed directly into the address bar, it gets confused. How
do I fix this?

Thanks!
Dean

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Dean

Please include all parts of the previous message in your replies. Yes, I
gave you a variety of possible fixes as you did not state your version of
Windows, thus, I could only try to guess at what might be a fix for you.
You still have not told us what type of connection you are using.

For now, forget working in the Registry for the moment, but, we'll first
back it up, then take the easier steps. To back up your Regitry, do the
following:
How to backup the Windows XP Registry
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm

Then click the link below, when the dialog box comes up click Save and save
it to a folder on your hard drive where you will know where to find it
easily.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

Close all instances of IE
Open WIndows Explorer (not IE) and navigate to the folder on the hard drive
where you saved the file above. Double click on it to run it and then close
Windows Explorer.
Open IE and see if the problem is resolved.

If not, then try the following:

Click the link below, when the dialog box comes up click Save and save it to
a folder on your hard drive where you will know where to find it easily.
This will restore your default Search functionality.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/IEFIX.reg

Close all instances of IE
Open WIndows Explorer (not IE) and navigate to the folder on the hard drive
where you saved the file above. Double click on it to run it and then close
Windows Explorer.
Open IE and see if the problem is resolved.

If the above does not resolve the problem post back with all details and
exact wording of any error messages you get. We need more information that
"it didn't work". We'll be very happy to help you through areas that you
don't understand. Just post back and ask.

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

I'm sorry. I have Windows XP. It is not clear if you are giving 5
different alternatives. I am not used to editing registries and don't
know the implications of setting it to default but, given that I don't
really know much about modifying them, would rather not do that.

It seems like your first choice is the easiest please just tell me how to
check the registry. Please tell me the command(s) to check. Also how to
back it up first, if that is necessary.

Thanks!
Dean

Hi Dean

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, try the following and
see
if it helps:

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometimes 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}"=""

or...

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....................

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

also...

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 (Watch for the line wrap. Each one should be all on on line.)

[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://


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


In the midst of some serious anti-spam fighting, I seem to have messed up
my internet connection on one of my computers.

I normally connect through a router to my broadband connection.

If I click on internet explorer, my Google comes up fine. Most of the
sites in the drop down, or already listed as favorite places, work fine.
It does NOT say working offline or anything like that. Or if I click on
a URL sent to me, it goes there.

But, if I type that same URL that I clicked on, or type any other URL,
into the address bar, a dialog box pops up telling me the address is not
available offline, and asking me if I want to connect or work offline.
If I hit connect, it brings up a VPN connection log in box long ago
installed on this computer, which is not what I want to use to surf the
web.

It seems that, for prior sites, it knows to use my broadband connection
but for URL's typed directly into the address bar, it gets confused. How
do I fix this?

Thanks!
Dean

 

[Dean]

It appears that, in the interim, the seemingly intermittent problem may have
fixed itself - not sure why. I will hold onto this post in case it
reappears. Thanks!

Dean

Hi Dean

Please include all parts of the previous message in your replies. Yes, I
gave you a variety of possible fixes as you did not state your version of
Windows, thus, I could only try to guess at what might be a fix for you.
You still have not told us what type of connection you are using.

For now, forget working in the Registry for the moment, but, we'll first
back it up, then take the easier steps. To back up your Regitry, do the
following:
How to backup the Windows XP Registry
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm

Then click the link below, when the dialog box comes up click Save and
save it to a folder on your hard drive where you will know where to find
it easily.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

Close all instances of IE
Open WIndows Explorer (not IE) and navigate to the folder on the hard
drive where you saved the file above. Double click on it to run it and
then close Windows Explorer.
Open IE and see if the problem is resolved.

If not, then try the following:

Click the link below, when the dialog box comes up click Save and save it
to a folder on your hard drive where you will know where to find it
easily. This will restore your default Search functionality.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/IEFIX.reg

Close all instances of IE
Open WIndows Explorer (not IE) and navigate to the folder on the hard
drive where you saved the file above. Double click on it to run it and
then close Windows Explorer.
Open IE and see if the problem is resolved.

If the above does not resolve the problem post back with all details and
exact wording of any error messages you get. We need more information
that "it didn't work". We'll be very happy to help you through areas
that you don't understand. Just post back and ask.

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

I'm sorry. I have Windows XP. It is not clear if you are giving 5
different alternatives. I am not used to editing registries and don't
know the implications of setting it to default but, given that I don't
really know much about modifying them, would rather not do that.

It seems like your first choice is the easiest please just tell me how to
check the registry. Please tell me the command(s) to check. Also how to
back it up first, if that is necessary.

Thanks!
Dean

Hi Dean

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is
a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, try the following and
see
if it helps:

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometimes 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}"=""

or...

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....................

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

also...

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 (Watch for the line wrap. Each one should be all on on line.)

[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://


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


In the midst of some serious anti-spam fighting, I seem to have messed
up my internet connection on one of my computers.

I normally connect through a router to my broadband connection.

If I click on internet explorer, my Google comes up fine. Most of the
sites in the drop down, or already listed as favorite places, work fine.
It does NOT say working offline or anything like that. Or if I click on
a URL sent to me, it goes there.

But, if I type that same URL that I clicked on, or type any other URL,
into the address bar, a dialog box pops up telling me the address is not
available offline, and asking me if I want to connect or work offline.
If I hit connect, it brings up a VPN connection log in box long ago
installed on this computer, which is not what I want to use to surf the
web.

It seems that, for prior sites, it knows to use my broadband connection
but for URL's typed directly into the address bar, it gets confused.
How do I fix this?

Thanks!
Dean

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Dean

It appears that, in the interim, the seemingly intermittent problem may
have fixed itself - not sure why. I will hold onto this post in case it
reappears. Thanks!

Dean

You're very welcome! I'm glad to hear you were able to resolve your
problem. Good job!

Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know.

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

Hi Dean

Please include all parts of the previous message in your replies. Yes, I
gave you a variety of possible fixes as you did not state your version of
Windows, thus, I could only try to guess at what might be a fix for you.
You still have not told us what type of connection you are using.

For now, forget working in the Registry for the moment, but, we'll first
back it up, then take the easier steps. To back up your Regitry, do the
following:
How to backup the Windows XP Registry
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/registry.htm

Then click the link below, when the dialog box comes up click Save and
save it to a folder on your hard drive where you will know where to find
it easily.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG

Close all instances of IE
Open WIndows Explorer (not IE) and navigate to the folder on the hard
drive where you saved the file above. Double click on it to run it and
then close Windows Explorer.
Open IE and see if the problem is resolved.

If not, then try the following:

Click the link below, when the dialog box comes up click Save and save it
to a folder on your hard drive where you will know where to find it
easily. This will restore your default Search functionality.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads/tools/IEFIX.reg

Close all instances of IE
Open WIndows Explorer (not IE) and navigate to the folder on the hard
drive where you saved the file above. Double click on it to run it and
then close Windows Explorer.
Open IE and see if the problem is resolved.

If the above does not resolve the problem post back with all details and
exact wording of any error messages you get. We need more information
that "it didn't work". We'll be very happy to help you through areas
that you don't understand. Just post back and ask.

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

I'm sorry. I have Windows XP. It is not clear if you are giving 5
different alternatives. I am not used to editing registries and don't
know the implications of setting it to default but, given that I don't
really know much about modifying them, would rather not do that.

It seems like your first choice is the easiest please just tell me how
to check the registry. Please tell me the command(s) to check. Also how
to back it up first, if that is necessary.

Thanks!
Dean

Hi Dean

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is
a
must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, try the following and
see
if it helps:

Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometimes 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}"=""

or...

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....................

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

also...

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 (Watch for the line wrap. Each one should be all on on
line.)

[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://


Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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In the midst of some serious anti-spam fighting, I seem to have messed
up my internet connection on one of my computers.

I normally connect through a router to my broadband connection.

If I click on internet explorer, my Google comes up fine. Most of the
sites in the drop down, or already listed as favorite places, work
fine. It does NOT say working offline or anything like that. Or if I
click on a URL sent to me, it goes there.

But, if I type that same URL that I clicked on, or type any other URL,
into the address bar, a dialog box pops up telling me the address is
not available offline, and asking me if I want to connect or work
offline. If I hit connect, it brings up a VPN connection log in box
long ago installed on this computer, which is not what I want to use to
surf the web.

It seems that, for prior sites, it knows to use my broadband connection
but for URL's typed directly into the address bar, it gets confused.
How do I fix this?

Thanks!
Dean