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myming

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July 19th, 2007 18:00

IE address bar no longer visible

dim5100,P4,521 (2.8GHZ),HTINT SNDNICV,mswXP home

ie address bar has disappeared. how do i bring it back?
thank you.

neophyte

russell_314

706 Posts

July 19th, 2007 18:00

Open Internet Explorer, on top click "View" then "Toolbars" and put a check mark next to "Address Bar"
 
 

myming

116 Posts

July 19th, 2007 22:00

"lock toolbars" IS un-checked.

Rebel9

2.9K Posts

July 19th, 2007 22:00

UNcheck "Lock the Toolbars", then check "Address Bar", and then Check "Lock the Toolbars".

myming

116 Posts

July 19th, 2007 22:00

clicked on "View">toolbars, clicked (checked) address bar.
nothing happened. (tried twice).

myming

116 Posts

July 19th, 2007 22:00

opened "View">toolbars, "lock toolbars" is un-checked.
opened View>un-checked "address bar".
opened View>toolbars, checked "address bar", checked "lock toolbars".
nothing happened.

Rebel9

2.9K Posts

July 20th, 2007 00:00

I'm sorry then - I have no idea. Perhaps someone else has a suggestion.

myming

116 Posts

July 20th, 2007 05:00

thank you anyway!

russell_314

706 Posts

July 20th, 2007 06:00

Try to delete the WebBrowser registry key

 

1. Click Start, Run, type regedit, and then click OK. 

 

2. Locate the registry key:  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar

 

3. Right-click the WebBrowser key, click Delete, and then click Yes.

 

4. Open Internet Explorer, click View, and then point to Toolbars. The toolbar default settings are restored.

 

 



Message Edited by russell_314 on 07-20-2007 02:18 AM

russell_314

706 Posts

July 20th, 2007 16:00

I can't see to type this all in the small box of a Dell instant message so I typed it here.  You can type more words here too.  If you need clarification on my explanation please ask and I will try my best :)
 
 
You have to click on the + signs.
 
For example HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar means to the left of “HKEY_CURRENT_USER” you will either see a + or a – sign.  The + sign means that key has subfolders and by clicking on the + sign expands them.
 
After you click the + sign to the left of “HKEY_CURRENT_USER” then click the + sign to the left of “Software”, then click the + sign to the left of “Internet Explorer”, then click the + sign to the left of “Toolbar”.
 
You will see a folder in the left window that says “WebBrowser”.  This is the folder or "key" you delete.
 
After you do this and close registry editor don't forget the last step to open Internet Explorer, click View, and then point to Toolbars.
 
 

 

myming

116 Posts

July 21st, 2007 07:00

russell,
i am very embarrassed. mea culpa.
the address bar was hiding behind the "settings" icon directly across from my google search box.
thank you so very much for your time.

myming

116 Posts

July 21st, 2007 10:00

i agree - go to the page!

and i locked the toolbar (lol)!!!
myming

russell_314

706 Posts

July 21st, 2007 10:00

I'm glad you found it:smileyhappy:.  I always make sure "Lock the Toolbars" is checked so I don't accidentally move them.  Some people hide the address bar and type everything in a search box of a web page.  I would rather do directly to the web page.
 
 

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