Quick question about IE

Intrepid Homoludens · 04-16-2006, 11:28 PM

For some reason IE isn't auto-completing whatever URL address I type to go to, so I end up not getting to where I want. For example I type:

Quote:

www.adventuregamers.com

but instead of automatically putting the 'http://' with it, it leaves it out and I can't go to the site.

What do I need to do to fix this? Thanks in advance!

(oh, and please let's not turn this into a 'you really should use Firefox, Opera, etc.' thread. I'm fine with IE for now)

artwking4 · 04-16-2006, 11:33 PM

I would use bookmarks instead of typing all the time, even if it did finish my thoughts. I used to do what you did, but somehow mistakes happened too many times. And if I misspell it once or twice, it seems like it starts to auto-fill the wrong address instead of the one I was really trying to do. So... bookmarks.

Intrepid Homoludens · 04-16-2006, 11:37 PM

Erm, I'm not sure if you understood my question. AG is already bookmarked by me. I was talking about simply typing in a brand new URL. Before, IE would automatically add the 'http://' in front of the www. that I typed and it would take me to whatever site that was. Now it doesn't do it. I need to know how to fix this. Thanks.

Lucien21 · 04-16-2006, 11:40 PM

Check the settings haven't changed.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...ocomplete.mspx

artwking4 · 04-16-2006, 11:44 PM

I never understand things this late at night. Have you tried deleting cookies, temporary internet files, and web page history?

Jolaes · 04-17-2006, 12:15 AM

In IE6, go to:
Tools > Internet Options > Content > Autocomplete and check all boxes.

also, check whether you have disabled Protected Storage which is the underpinning of this feature - along with Security Accounts Manager. =
go to control panel > administrative tools > services and set these back to automatic and either start them or restart computer.

SoccerDude28 · 04-17-2006, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Intrepid Homoludens

For some reason IE isn't auto-completing whatever URL address I type to go to, so I end up not getting to where I want. For example I type:

but instead of automatically putting the 'http://' with it, it leaves it out and I can't go to the site.

What do I need to do to fix this? Thanks in advance!

(oh, and please let's not turn this into a 'you really should use Firefox, Opera, etc.' thread. I'm fine with IE for now)

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04-16-2006, 11:33 PM	#2
artwking4 Jack Bauer loves you Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,524	I would use bookmarks instead of typing all the time, even if it did finish my thoughts. I used to do what you did, but somehow mistakes happened too many times. And if I misspell it once or twice, it seems like it starts to auto-fill the wrong address instead of the one I was really trying to do. So... bookmarks. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. -- Robert A. Heinlein

04-16-2006, 11:37 PM	#3
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	Erm, I'm not sure if you understood my question. AG is already bookmarked by me. I was talking about simply typing in a brand new URL. Before, IE would automatically add the 'http://' in front of the www. that I typed and it would take me to whatever site that was. Now it doesn't do it. I need to know how to fix this. Thanks. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

04-16-2006, 11:40 PM	#4
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	Check the settings haven't changed. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...ocomplete.mspx Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

04-16-2006, 11:44 PM	#5
artwking4 Jack Bauer loves you Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,524	I never understand things this late at night. Have you tried deleting cookies, temporary internet files, and web page history? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life. -- Robert A. Heinlein

04-17-2006, 12:15 AM	#6
Jolaes Fire Dragon/Pisces Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hungary Posts: 334	In IE6, go to: Tools > Internet Options > Content > Autocomplete and check all boxes. also, check whether you have disabled Protected Storage which is the underpinning of this feature - along with Security Accounts Manager. = go to control panel > administrative tools > services and set these back to automatic and either start them or restart computer. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ *Ita in vita ut in lusu alae pessima iactura arte corrigenda est.*

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