Can't type URL in address bar

superdave1984 · 10-09-2007, 09:08 PM

I am currently cleaning up a computer that refuses to go to a web site when typed into the address bar. But if you type it into the search bar, you go right to it. Using IE. Cleaned up a ton of malware off this thing so that may have caused the problem.

superdave1984 · 10-12-2007, 03:53 AM

Well I have tried several different fixes for this. Registry hacks, updates, etc. There is still malware on this thing. Every time I come over to do something I scan and find more crap. I downloaded Firefox and it works well for her. I told her just use it instead of IE until we can figure it out. I may just have her back up everything to CD and format. I hate to do that though. Formatting is a last resort.

Trotter · 10-12-2007, 05:13 AM

I feel your pain, Dave. But, sometimes, it is the best answer. I'm just glad my doctor hasn't decided to try that option.

superdave1984 · 10-12-2007, 09:12 AM

I am wondering if she thinks I am screwign with her PC to get to spend more time with her.

Trotter · 10-12-2007, 10:58 AM

Are you, you dog?

superdave1984 · 10-12-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trotter

Are you, you dog?

No. But she is an amazing woman. We kind of are in the beginnings of a relationship. You know, the having lunch a lot, talking, email, etc. The "growing the friendship" stage. I want her computer to work right. I'm too OCD to put a band-aid on it like that.

10-09-2007, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
superdave1984 Repeat Offender Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 1,823	Can't type URL in address bar I am currently cleaning up a computer that refuses to go to a web site when typed into the address bar. But if you type it into the search bar, you go right to it. Using IE. Cleaned up a ton of malware off this thing so that may have caused the problem. __________________

10-12-2007, 03:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
superdave1984 Repeat Offender Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 1,823	Re: Can't type URL in address bar Well I have tried several different fixes for this. Registry hacks, updates, etc. There is still malware on this thing. Every time I come over to do something I scan and find more crap. I downloaded Firefox and it works well for her. I told her just use it instead of IE until we can figure it out. I may just have her back up everything to CD and format. I hate to do that though. Formatting is a last resort. __________________

10-12-2007, 05:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trotter Admin Das BanHammer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The South Posts: 14,395	Re: Can't type URL in address bar I feel your pain, Dave. But, sometimes, it is the best answer. I'm just glad my doctor hasn't decided to try that option. __________________ *-Das Banhammer-* DFI LanParty UT nF4 SLI-D - AMD Athlon X2 4200+ w/ Zalman CNPS9500 2GB (2x1 GB) G.SKILL ZS Razer Lachesis - ATI 3850 w/Accelero S1

10-12-2007, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
superdave1984 Repeat Offender Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 1,823	Re: Can't type URL in address bar I am wondering if she thinks I am screwign with her PC to get to spend more time with her. __________________

10-12-2007, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trotter Admin Das BanHammer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The South Posts: 14,395	Re: Can't type URL in address bar Are you, you dog? __________________ *-Das Banhammer-* DFI LanParty UT nF4 SLI-D - AMD Athlon X2 4200+ w/ Zalman CNPS9500 2GB (2x1 GB) G.SKILL ZS Razer Lachesis - ATI 3850 w/Accelero S1

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