Re: Lost ability to search from address bar

From: Don Cohen (doncohen_at_lens-cap.alltel.net)
Date: 10/19/04 

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:06:42 -0400

Hi Jan,

Now that's what I call an answer!! ;-)

I have to head to work in a few minutes, but will work on this tonight and
report back either way.

Many thanks! 

-- 
Don
Photo Website at:
http://www.dlcphotography.net
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"Jan Il" <janilac@abuse.com> wrote in message
news:OERkJCdtEHA.2800@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi Don :-)
>
> Try the following and see if it helps:
>
> Unable to search from IE6 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}"=""
>
> or.......
>
> 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
>
> and........
>
> To Restore Address Search Functions
>
> 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  (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://
>
> 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
>
> Also.....
>
> download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
> http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> (if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may
kill
> your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
> enable you to regain your connection.
>
> Also, get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> and
> WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> Also, with instructions, at
> http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
> also
> From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
> http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
> also ....
> (NOTE:  It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
> will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)
>
> or ........
>
> Winsock Fix Utility
> http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip
>
> 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 :)
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
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>
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>
> "Don Cohen" <doncohen@lens-cap.alltel.net> wrote in message
> news:OrKdnfnwKIAy5uncRVn-1A@adelphia.com...
> > This is on my laptop - XP Home, IE6; no SP2 yet.
> >
> > Had some recent spyware/adware problems, with hijacking of browser, etc.
> > Ran AdAware 1.05 and Spybot 1.3, with updated files, and removed a bunch
> of
> > trash.  Everything back to normal except I can no longer search from the
> > address bar.  I used to be able to just type in 'find' (no quotes)
> followed
> > by the words I wanted to search with, and Google would open up in the
main
> > browser window.
> >
> > Now, when I type 'find' and anything else, I get a 'Page cannot be
> > displayed' screen, with this showing in the address bar:
> >
> > http:///?%20find%20search%20engine
> >
> > (in this example, I used the words 'search engine' as the keywords).
> >
> > I found and explicitly followed the instructions to edit the registry
> here:
> >
> > http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=87
> >
> > This didn't work.  I can now make Google come up in the left pane when
> doing
> > a search, but typing in from the address bar still doesn't work.
> >
> > I read and followed the instructions here (including installing the .reg
> > file in the second paragraph of that page):
> >
> > http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2004/10/08/240062.aspx
> >
> > Still no joy.
> >
> > The registry (apparently) is configured correctly, but I still can't
> search
> > from the Address Bar.
> >
> > When I go to the 'Customize' dialogue box via the search pane, and click
> on
> > "Autosearch" Google Sites is already selected.  I tried selection a
> > different one, closing IE, re-opening, but the problem remains.  I then
> > reselected Google Sites, but again no change in behavior, no matter what
> is
> > selected there.
> >
> > A fix would be greatly appreciated!!
> >
> > -- 
> > Don
> > Photo Website at:
> > http://www.dlcphotography.net
> >
> > [Remove the "lens cap" for email]
> >
> >
>
>

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