Re: lots of spy-ware..gone.. but can't search in address bar

From: purpleme3 (purpleme3_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/18/04 

Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 07:29:06 -0700

I really appreciate your replay and I will do as you suggested. I have never
posted here before so sorry that I didn't post my info. I hope this narrows
it down: 2000 Professional, IE 6, lots of space, etc.
Thanks again!

"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi purpleme3 :-)
>
> > Hi, I am hoping someone can answer this question because it is
> > driving me nuts! Recently, my computer had alot of spyware etc on
> > it. I removed it all.. (I am pretty sure). I check the registry, I
> > have spybot, and I went through and checked the created date on all
> > of my folders/files etc. So anyway, everything is back to normal
> > except that I can't search from the address bar.. What's up with
> > this? I set the defaults back so I have my search button correct and
> > it brings up msn as it used. So how can I fix this search problem?
> >
>
> Since you did not post necessary information such as the version of Windows
> or IE you are using, I can only make a general suggestion. You might try the
> following and see if it helps:
>
> Unable to search from IE 6.0 Address Bar
>
> Check the Registry to see if this file is there. Sometime 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}"=""
>
> also.......
>
> Can't Search From Address Bar
>
> A Single Letter May Be Displayed in the Title Bar
> When you run Windows Explorer or start Internet Explorer, the text in the
> title bar may be displayed as a single letter (for example, an "M" or an
> "E").
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=225123
> or
> http://www.free-web-browsers.com/support/remove-mysearch.shtml
>
> 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....................
>
> 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
>
> [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://
>
> You can also check these keys and edit them, if necessary, as follows:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\
> DefaultPrefix default="http://"
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\
> Prefixes
> "ftp"="ftp://"
> "gopher"="gopher://"
> "home"="http://"
> "mosaic"="http://"
> "www"="http://"
>
> or.............................
>
> Restrore Search:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
> This will restore your default Search functionality. You will, however,
> have to restore any custom setups you may have had before.
>
> 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
>
>
> If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
> with the details and any error messages.
>
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Jan :)
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