HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\Software\Clients\news

You will need to contact your programme's vendor for the appropriate syntax.

To set Netscape as the default email programme:

Go to Control Panel, Folder Options, File Types.

Go to URL:MailTo Protocol under File Types. Click Advanced. Highlight "Open" then click Edit. Make sure the settings are as follows:

Also make sure you do not have more than one copy of msvcrt.dll installed on your system - rename any *not* in c:\windows\system.

Check that the version you have installed is correct as per this link. It is possible another programme has replaced the correct version of the DLL with a bad copy or incorrect version.

http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/fileversion/dllinfo.asp?

It has been reported that replacing msvcrt.dll using System File Checker/MSCONFIG has fixed the problem for some users.

Yahoo Companion is known to cause this error sometimes.  Instructions on uninstalling here:

How to Uninstall or Turn off the Yahoo! Companion Browser Toolbar (Q303047)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q303047

Error Locating Object Handler [Q180553]
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q180/5/53.asp

Error Locating Object Handler Downloading .pdf File [Q262213]
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q262/2/13.asp

Unable to Locate Object Handler When Extension in URL Is Long [Q263847]
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q263/8/47.asp

<% Response.CacheControl ..... no-cache %>
<% Response.AddHeader Pragma, no-cache %>
<% Response.Expires ..... -1 %>

Sometimes it can be also be caused by a corrupt IE cache. In that case create a new one by following the instructions at this link.  For more information look here:

Web Pages Are Set for Offline Viewing but Cannot Be Viewed Offline [Q250803]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q250803

PRB: Active Documents Appear Blank When They Are Not Cached [Q297822]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q297822

Something here should help (note that Dreamweaver provides instructions on their site for that programme):

FP2000: FrontPage 2000 Not Registered as the Default HTML Editor [Q222108]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q222108

Cannot Select FrontPage as Default HTML Editor [Q253123]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q253123

FrontPage Express Is Not Listed When You Click Edit [Q224968]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q224968

FrontPage 2000 Becomes the Default HTML Editor [Q221857]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q221857

Meta Name Tag Changes the HTML Editor on the IE Toolbar [Q294713]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q294713

Netscape Navigator 4.5 No Longer Default HTML Editor [Q221918]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q221918

WD2000: Word Replaces FrontPage as Default HTML Editor [Q250752]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q250752

Microsoft has released a KB addressing this issue.  Look here:

Cannot connect to the internet after installing IE6 SP1, XP SP1, Hotfix 312176 or Hotfix 325662

http://support.microsoft.com?scid=kb;EN-US;Q331906

Cannot Establish Dial-Up Networking Connection If You Quit Internet Explorer While You Are Connecting

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q285786

Q316395  Error 769 Error Message When You Try to Connect to the Internet Through a PPPoE Connection

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q316395

Q231643  Internet Explorer Does Not Automatically Connect to the Internet
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q231643

Unable to Uninstall a Previous Version of Internet Explorer After You Uninstall the Current Version of Internet Explorer (Q291558)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q291558

When you update IE you may be prompted to backup the old files.  If you do not, you cannot uninstall.  If the files from the previous version of IE are not on the system, it is impossible to uninstall the new version - after all, what it going to be put in its place.

Updated Versions of Internet Explorer Not Listed in Add/Remove Programs (Q277624)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q277624

First, make sure your system date and time are correct.  Then review this site if you are still having problems: http://messenger.jonathankay.com

Specific error codes:

1603 AdWatch or other spyware detection program may be running.  Disable spyware program prior to installing Messenger.
81000301 Messenger can't connect
81000303 Invalid Password; too much time elapsed waiting for authorisation.
81000306 Logon timeout. Check Internet connection, IE settings
81000370 Passport login failed
81000314 Server unavailable - search for messages by Jonathan Kay for possible fixes
81000365 Can't resolve IE proxy
80070190 HTTP Bad Request. This is the HTTP 400 error code; check Proxy settings in IE and/or Messenger
800701f8 Timeout waiting for gateway Messenger service probably having a maintenance; possible proxy issue
80072efd Attempt to connect to server failed Check proxy settings; Internet connection; IE settings
80072ee7 Server name could not be resolved Check proxy settings; Internet connection; IE settings
 

Also check out the advice at the URL below:

http://www.msnsupport.net/support/Messenger2.htm

Windows XP - run gpedit.msc.  Computer Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> Windows Components --> Windows Messenger --> Set "Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run" and "Do not automatically start Winodws Messenger initially" to 'enabled'.

3 Registry edits are required to stop Messenger and get rid of the delay in OE.

Go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Messenger\Client

Add the following values as New, DWord Values:

PreventRun
PreventAutoRun

Set the value of each of these to 1
 

To stop Messenger from running when you start Outlook Express, first make sure that you have auto-logon turned off at OE tools, options, general tab.  Also, make sure that your Contact Pane is turned off. 

This is an auto-update facility used by various parties - including Compaq, HP, McAfee at one time, and I am sure many others.

The home web site is http://www.backweb.com/.

It often does not appear in add/remove programmes, and may only be uninstallable by re-running setup for the programme that installed it.

To repair Internet Explorer in XP, have a look at the advice at this link:

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP (Q318378)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;q318378

Err Msg: Internet Explorer 5 Could Not Be Repaired. Please.... [Q222491]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q222491

Perhaps this link will help:

Cannot Type Text in Outlook Express or Internet Explorer [Q235236]
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;q235236

regsvr32 mshtmled.dll
regsvr32 jscript.dll
regsvr32 /i mshtml.dll

Description of Internet Explorer Security Zones Registry Entries [Q182569]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q182569

How to Backup and Restore Internet Explorer 5 Security Zone Info [Q247388]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid.....kb;EN-US;Q247388

Set the page as a favorite - set a synchronisation schedule - select the option to be notified by email if there is a change detected by synchronisation.

Otherwise, you can try this service (which I use extensively and is not dependent on you doing anything):

http://www.changedetection.com/monitor.html

If that doesn't work, right click the toolbar/s you have and make sure all options are enabled.

If that doesn't work, try sliding around the toolbars you have to see if the missing one is 'stuck behind' (make sure your toolbars are unlocked in later versions of IE)

Deleting the following registry key may help as a last resort:

Sometimes you may have a corrupt IE cache; create a new one as per the instructions at the URL below:

Recreating the cache, history and cookie folders when corrupted

Under certain circumstances (xml pages) IE may freeze or crash:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=811812

IE6 may close unexpectedly when you view a web page that uses a cascading style sheet
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=834273

Internet Explorer unexpected quits when you exit an HTML page that contains VML elements - error message "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=824468

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826940

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=827799

If nothing helps, follow the 'troubleshooting' advice at THIS LINK.

<Program> is Regsrv32.exe, Explorer.exe, Iexplorer.exe, or another program. If you click OK, you return to the desktop and Internet Explorer does not start.

This is caused by insufficient space on your computer disk for Internet Explorer's cache files.  Also review the following URL:

Web site content is not updated or you receive an unrecoverable error in Internet Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812989

IEXPLORE caused an invalid page fault in wininet.dll

This cab caused by a corrupt cache or history folder. Follow the instructions at this link to create new data folders.

Access violation in wininet.dll

http://support.microsoft.com?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315466

It can also be caused by corrupt autocomplete information.  Go to IE tools, internet options, content, autocomplete. Turn off autocomplete for web addresses and Windows Explorer.  Ok your way out and reboot.  Then, follow the cache instructions above then restart IE.  Go back to IE tools, internet options, content, autocomplete and turn the options back on again.

Otherwise, you may just have a cache or cookie problem. Export your cookies using file/import and export.

Shut down all programmes and boot into dos if you are using Windows 95 or 98. If using Windows ME use an appropriate disc to access DOS. Run the following commands from the windows directory, typically c:\windows\>:

smartdrv
deltree history
deltree tempor~1
deltree cookies

Reboot using ctrl, alt, del if using Windows 95 or 98. If using WindowsME remember to remove the boot floppy.  

Windows 2000 users will have to log in as Administrator to be able to delete the folders in question directly from within Windows Explorer.

Windows XP users will be able to delete the folders from within Windows Explorer as well, though they may need to log in as Administrator.

NOTE:

Different operating systems use different paths to the history, temporary internet files and cookies folders.  Check your system to make sure that you are using the correct path for your machine.  For example, you may find your folders are located at ...\documents and settings\{identity}\{dir} or similar.

Content (such as images) are not updated and IE may quit unexpectedly

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812989

Using IE4.01 and trying to access a secure web site

Update to at least SP1 for 4.01 (if you can find it).

Can't access MSN POP3 mail using Outlook Express (looping sign in)

If you have a Hotmail account, disable "include this account when receiving mail or synchronising" via tools, accounts, properties.

The advice at this link may also assist:

OLEXP: Cannot Access MSN POP3 E-mail in Outlook Express 5.5 [Q297360]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q297360

How to let Outlook (not Outlook Express) as default email client

For OL98 or 2000, shut down all programmes and run the following command from start/run. Type it exactly as it appears, including the quote marks. The only thing that may change is the path to outlook.exe

"c:\program files\microsoft office\office\outlook.exe" /checkclient

Then go to IE tools, internet options, programs and select Outlook as your default email client.

Or, you may need to edit the settings manually.  Go to My Computer, View, Folder Options, File types (or Control Panel, Folder Options, File Types depending on your operating system).

The file type assocation should be:

URL:MailTo Protocol

Action type: open

Application used to perform action:
"C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE" -c IPM.Note /m "%1"
(Edit path as appropriate)

Use DDE (on)
DDE Message: (empty)
Application: (Outlook)
DDE Application not running: (empty)
Topic: System
 

Startup switches for Internet Explorer

· -new—Launches the browser window in a new browsing process.
· -remote—Starts a remote instance of Internet Explorer on UNIX platforms only.
· -k—Starts the browser in Kiosk or full-screen mode.
· -nohome—Starts Internet Explorer without its home page.
· -embedding—Starts the Web browser control (no home page is displayed).
· -channelband—Displays the channels folder.
· -e—Starts Internet Explorer Help on UNIX platforms only.
· -v (also -version)—Can be used to specify the version on UNIX platforms only.

"This page contains secure and non-secure items" warning

If you are using Internet Explorer 5, have a look at this link:

Incorrect Error Message When Connecting to Secure Web Sites [Q273903]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q273903

Also, if you go to IE tools, internet options, security in IE6 there is an option under internet zone for 'display mixed content'. If this option is set to prompt, you will get the message you describe.

If the problem involves a PDF file, and a secure site, check out the URL below:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321532

Finally, have a look at this link - in this case there's nothing you can do personally to fix the error; you can only wait for the website's author to fix their problem:

PRB: Security Warning Message Occurs When You Browse to a Page [Q261188]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q261188

Ctrl + Enter no longer adds www and .com

Using Regedit, browse to the following registry key and make sure the noted setting is correct:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoCo
mplete]
"Append Completion"="yes"

You will also see the following values:

"Use AutoComplete"="yes"
"AutoSuggest"="no"