Why does IE now require "http:" in the address bar?

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how do you get stuff off your address bar when to go to see what differnet address's are?? I went to history and delete stuff and still they didn't go away

Not good at all poorly organised

well, the .reg execution doesnt yet resolve the problem on my system. Infact the problem arose after i changed my router from LinkSYS to Netgear. Also the browser doesnt respond imediately....i need to click on GO 3-4 times. The same was not there while using linksys router. Any advice!

You are the man thanks a lot. It was driving crazy I thought I had a virus or worm, but it wasn't . shame on Microsoft.

Thanks a lot again

I now have to enter www. in front of all URL's, and must enter http:// if the URL doesn't have a www. such as "http://name.phanare.com. I have tried your fix and also reinstalled IE7. I can find no evidence of HP Software to Web on my computer. I have installed the suggested MS fix and also your .reg fix. I do not have any other known problems except this URL thing. Any other ideas?

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