windows update forces me to type http:// now

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To PA Bear;
Option 1 worked for me on a Dell Dimension 8400 that is 2 years old running
Win XP Pro SP2 with an HP scanner and laserjet attached.

To All;
Thank You for your posts - both Dell and SBC Yahoo tech support (level 1 and
level 2) were clueless. I was about to pull hair when I chanced across your
posts. Good Job All!

PA Bear said:
From another thread in this newsgroup by Stephen Hui (13 Apr-06):

<QP>
We've determined that the majority of the issues people are having with
MS06-015 / KB908531 are due to a bad interaction between the security update
and a software component included with various HP hardware devices,
including but not limited to printers, scanners, and cameras.

Here are two fixes which should fix problems caused by the interaction with
the HP software:

Option 1 - Modify the registry
------------------------------

- (If you have multiple user accounts set up) Log onto the computer using an
account with Administrator privileges

- Click the Start button, then click Run and type "regedit" at the prompt,
without the quotes; this will start Registry Editor

- Locate the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell
Extensions\Cached key in Registry Editor

- Right click on the key and select New / DWORD Value

- Rename the resulting value "{A4DF5659-0801-4A60-9607-1C48695EFDA9}
{000214E6-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} 0x401", without the quotes

- Right click the value, select Modify, and type "1" into the Value Data
field

- Close Registry Editor


Option 2 - Kill the HP process
------------------------------

- Wait until Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer, or whichever component is
encountering problems is in an unresponsive state

- Click the Start button, then select Run and type "taskmgr" at the prompt,
without the quotes; this will start Task Manager

- Locate any instances of hpgs2wnd.exe or hpgs2wnf.exe in Task Manager, then
right click on them and select End Process

Notes:

- Option 2 this may disable some HP device-specific functionality until you
restart your computer.

- Option 2 will correct the problem for the logged-in user, but not for all
users on a computer with multiple user accounts. For that reason, Option 1
is the preferred option.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If your computer is not currently unresponsive, you should only have to do
Option 1 or Option 2, not both. If your computer is currently unresponsive,
you should be fixed by doing Option 2.

I'm very sorry about the inconvenience this has caused you all; hopefully
this will get things back on track. Please note that MS06-015 fixes a
critical security vulnerability, so it's very important that you reinstall
it as soon as possible if you've uninstalled it. Please also keep in mind
that disabling Auto Update will leave your computer unprotected even after
we release security updates. I understand that this experience has been
very frustrating for many of you, but I really must still strongly recommend
that you leave [Automatic Updates] enabled for your own safety.
</QP>
Source:
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...inetexplorer.ie6.browser/msg/094143b42d0c3ca2
--
~PA Bear


PA said:
If you uninstall the update(s) via Add/Remove Programs, does the behavior
persist?

Windows Update Checklist:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/updtcl.htm
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YW, both of you.

See:

Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install security
update MS06-015 (15 Apr-06)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918165

<QP>
.. Unable to access special folders like "My Documents" or "My Pictures".
.. Microsoft Office applications may stop responding when you attempt to save
or open Office files in the "My Documents" folder.
.. Office files in the "My Documents" folder are not able to open in
Microsoft Office.
.. Opening a file through an application's File / Open menu causes the
program to stop responding .
.. Typing an address into Internet Explorer's address bar has no effect.
.. Right-clicking on a file and selecting Send To has no effect.
.. Clicking on the plus (+) sign beside a folder in Windows Explorer has no
effect.
.. Some third-party applications stop responding when opening or saving data
in the "My Documents" folder.
</QP>

The Registry edit referenced in Resolutions section of 918615 above can be
implemented by downloading:

HP's Share-to-Web software - Fix (Line 383, Right)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use: Download the .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may want
to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file. You will
be prompted when the script is done.
 
This is the exact problem I'm having on 2 different XP machines. And the fix
you gave didn't help. I followed the directions exactly, successfully
imported the .reg file, everything looks good, but I still have to type the
http:// for every web address. Help?
 
Short answer:

HP's Share-to-Web software - Fix (Line 383, Right)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use: Download the .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may want
to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file. You will
be prompted when the script is done.

Long answer:

(1) Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install
security update MS06-015 (15 Apr-06)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918165

<QP>
.. Unable to access special folders like "My Documents" or "My Pictures".
.. Microsoft Office applications may stop responding when you attempt to save
or open Office files in the "My Documents" folder.
.. Office files in the "My Documents" folder are not able to open in
Microsoft Office.
.. Opening a file through an application's File / Open menu causes the
program to stop responding .
.. Typing an address into Internet Explorer's address bar has no effect.
.. Right-clicking on a file and selecting Send To has no effect.
.. Clicking on the plus (+) sign beside a folder in Windows Explorer has no
effect.
.. Some third-party applications stop responding when opening or saving data
in the "My Documents" folder.
</QP>

The Registry edit referenced in Resolutions section of 918615 above can be
implemented by downloading:

HP's Share-to-Web software - Fix (Line 383, Right)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use: Download the .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may want
to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file. You will
be prompted when the script is done.

(2) Mike Reavey[MSFT] suggests here
http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/04/18/425473.aspx that older
NVIDIA graphics card drivers may be a factor in applications ceasing to
respond after installing MS06-015. Check your computer manufacturer's Tech
Support pages for NVIDIA driver updates or start here:
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

(3) More on all of this at http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=19125 &ff
 
Thank you! Thank you! Both computers with the problem had HP scanners
attached. I uninstalled the share-to-web software and the problem
disappeared!!!

PA Bear said:
Short answer:

HP's Share-to-Web software - Fix (Line 383, Right)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use: Download the .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may want
to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file. You will
be prompted when the script is done.

Long answer:

(1) Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install
security update MS06-015 (15 Apr-06)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918165

<QP>
.. Unable to access special folders like "My Documents" or "My Pictures".
.. Microsoft Office applications may stop responding when you attempt to save
or open Office files in the "My Documents" folder.
.. Office files in the "My Documents" folder are not able to open in
Microsoft Office.
.. Opening a file through an application's File / Open menu causes the
program to stop responding .
.. Typing an address into Internet Explorer's address bar has no effect.
.. Right-clicking on a file and selecting Send To has no effect.
.. Clicking on the plus (+) sign beside a folder in Windows Explorer has no
effect.
.. Some third-party applications stop responding when opening or saving data
in the "My Documents" folder.
</QP>

The Registry edit referenced in Resolutions section of 918615 above can be
implemented by downloading:

HP's Share-to-Web software - Fix (Line 383, Right)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use: Download the .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may want
to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file. You will
be prompted when the script is done.

(2) Mike Reavey[MSFT] suggests here
http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/04/18/425473.aspx that older
NVIDIA graphics card drivers may be a factor in applications ceasing to
respond after installing MS06-015. Check your computer manufacturer's Tech
Support pages for NVIDIA driver updates or start here:
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

(3) More on all of this at http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=19125 &ff
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

This is the exact problem I'm having on 2 different XP machines. And the
fix you gave didn't help. I followed the directions exactly, successfully
imported the .reg file, everything looks good, but I still have to type
the http:// for every web address. Help?
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Option 2 did work great! Thanks PA Bear. It fixed having to enter http:// in
browser, it fixed shift-arrow select in explorer and my machine is now back
on track. I guess it's time to turn OFF auto updates and backup before any
updates. I must of spent hours trying to figure this out. Couldn't find
anything in KB. Thank you!
 
YW & thanks for posting back.
Thank you! Thank you! Both computers with the problem had HP scanners
attached. I uninstalled the share-to-web software and the problem
disappeared!!!

PA Bear said:
Short answer:

HP's Share-to-Web software - Fix (Line 383, Right)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use: Download the .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may
want to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file.
You will be prompted when the script is done.

Long answer:

(1) Problems in Windows Explorer or the Windows shell after you install
security update MS06-015 (15 Apr-06)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/918165

<QP>
.. Unable to access special folders like "My Documents" or "My
Pictures". .. Microsoft Office applications may stop responding when
you attempt to save or open Office files in the "My Documents" folder.
.. Office files in the "My Documents" folder are not able to open in
Microsoft Office.
.. Opening a file through an application's File / Open menu causes the
program to stop responding .
.. Typing an address into Internet Explorer's address bar has no effect.
.. Right-clicking on a file and selecting Send To has no effect.
.. Clicking on the plus (+) sign beside a folder in Windows Explorer
has no effect.
.. Some third-party applications stop responding when opening or saving
data in the "My Documents" folder.
</QP>

The Registry edit referenced in Resolutions section of 918615 above can
be implemented by downloading:

HP's Share-to-Web software - Fix (Line 383, Right)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use: Download the .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you may
want to right click and use Save Target As). Double-click the vbs file.
You will be prompted when the script is done.

(2) Mike Reavey[MSFT] suggests here
http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/04/18/425473.aspx that older
NVIDIA graphics card drivers may be a factor in applications ceasing to
respond after installing MS06-015. Check your computer manufacturer's
Tech Support pages for NVIDIA driver updates or start here:
http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

(3) More on all of this at http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=19125 &ff
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), Aumha.org VSOP, DTS-L.org

This is the exact problem I'm having on 2 different XP machines. And
the fix you gave didn't help. I followed the directions exactly,
successfully imported the .reg file, everything looks good, but I
still have to type the http:// for every web address. Help?

:

Here you go.
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/answers_8.htm#extension

--
Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999
http://www.ie-vista.com
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org



:

has anyone noticed that since the newest windows update, you can't
just type www.xyz.com in the address bar. now you have to type
http://www.xyz.com to get to a webpage. anyone know how to get
rid of that?
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YW & thanks for posting back.

MS plans to re-release MS06-015 on 25 Apr-06 to address known issues
associated with the first release of the update:

"When the update is re-released, it's going to be very much targeted to
people who are having the problem, or people who have not installed MS06-015
yet. That means if you have already installed MS06-015 and are not having
the problem, there's no action here for you. Windows Update, Microsoft
Update, and Automatic Update will have detection logic built into them to
only offer the revised update (which essentially includes the reg key fix)
to those customers who either don't have MS06-015 or are having the
problem."
Source: http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/04/21/425838.aspx
 
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