computer help

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I know there are some sharp computer guys here and I thought maybe someone could help, as i can't find the answer to this anywhere.

I use outlook and when there is a link for a website in an email that I recieve, I click on the link and Ie opens up, but the link does not show up in the address bar, all there is, is a blank screen and nothing happens.


The other issue is very minor as well, but every morning my computer asks if I want to install a new windows update. I install it and it shows successfully installed, but the next morning it asks again if i want to install the same update.

thanks in advance if anyone can help. these are minor problems, but .....

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

This is for your first prob..... cant find anything on your sencond yet




>There's also an article below that may help.
>
>1. Go to VIEW\FOLDER OPTIONS\FILE TYPES in Windows Explorer and check the values
>for URL:Hypertext Transfer Protocol, by clicking edit, open, edit. The values
>should read:
>
>Application:
>
>"C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\iexplore.exe" -nohome
>(Check the path to iexplore.exe to make sure that it is correct)
>
>DDE should be checked and in the boxes below it you should have:
>
>#1:
>"%1",,-1,0,,,,
>
>#2
>IExplore
>
>#3 (blank)
>
>#4
>WWW_OpenURL
>
>2. Enter the following command from the Start/Run box and press 'ENTER'. You will
>be prompted if the command was successful.
>
> regsvr32 Urlmon.dll (note the space)
>
>3. Repair Internet Explorer: Select START/RUN, type 'MSINFO32' in the 'Open' box
>and press enter. From the 'TOOLS' menu select 'Internet Explorer Repair Tool'. Then
>from the next menu select the repair option.
>
>color='orange'>You Cannot Open New Internet Explorer Window or Nothing Happens After
>You Click a Link
>

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

step 2 worked for her...

>Thank you so much for your help. After I entered the regsvr32.........command, it
>said it was successful. I went to outlook express and I can now lick on a link and
>it will bring me to that particular website. I did not have to go any further.

 

[Felonious Monk]

and I can now lick on a link

 

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Thanks Njsf for responding. When I ran option 2 it said successful but it is still not working. Option 1 and Option 3 must be for win 98, I have xp. Nothing happens when I ran msinfo32 and under windows explorer I do not see anything that says view\folder options\file type in explorer. But thanks again, I do appreciate the help.

 

[hwnhrt]

this is a good site to get help....


www.helponthe.net/


hwnhrt

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

topspinner I have XP also and found it.........

double click my computer

click Tools....Folder Options

click file types tab

find URL:Hypertext Transfer Protocol

click that then click advanced then edit.....and make sure the values that are above are in there