why do i have to type the entire address?

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Jake

Recently, for some unknown reason to me, I have to type
the entire web address including the http:// for it to
load on IE6 SP1 for Win XP. Typing a website followed by
just .com (microsoft.com) doesn't work even including
www. (www.microsoft.com) does not work. I have to type
everything including the http:// for a page to load,
unless I use ctrl + enter. Why is this happening, is
something wrong with my internet preferences or what.
I've tried reinstalling IE6 but it wont let me, and yes I
changed the registry from 1 to 0, but when I run setup I
keep receiving an error:"This program did not pass the
window's logo test". What is that about. Please help!
I've been forced to use netscape.
 
Jake said:
Recently, for some unknown reason to me, I have to type
the entire web address including the http:// for it to
load on IE6 SP1 for Win XP. Typing a website followed by
just .com (microsoft.com) doesn't work even including
www. (www.microsoft.com) does not work. I have to type
everything including the http:// for a page to load,
unless I use ctrl + enter. Why is this happening, is
something wrong with my internet preferences or what.
I've tried reinstalling IE6 but it wont let me, and yes I
changed the registry from 1 to 0, but when I run setup I
keep receiving an error:"This program did not pass the
window's logo test". What is that about. Please help!
I've been forced to use netscape.
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Check the below Registry entries vs. yours:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPre
fix]
Default="http://"

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

If that's not enough,
Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the noted
setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoCo
mplete]
"Append Completion"="yes"
 
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