Article ID: 223405 - Last Review: January 24, 2007 - Revision: 2.1

"Always Show Internet Explorer Radio Bar" Option Missing

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SYMPTOMS

The "Always show Internet Explorer Radio bar" option may be missing from the Advanced tab in the Internet Options dialog box.
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CAUSE

This issue can occur if the following registry key is missing or damaged: 

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\ 
      Multimedia\Radio
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RESOLUTION

WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods:

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Method 1


Using Registry Editor, verify that the following registry key and its associated values exist. If they do not exist, create them: 

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\ 
      Multimedia\Radio
This registry key should contain the following values and value data: 
   Value            Value data
   --------------------------------------------------------------

   CheckedValue     Yes
   DefaultValue     No
   RegPath          SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\Radio\Settings
   Type             Checkbox
   UncheckedValue   No
   ValueName        AlwaysShowRadio
   Text             Always show Internet Explorer Radio bar
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Method 2

If you want the Internet Explorer Radio toolbar to always be displayed, change the AlwaysShowRadio value data to yes in the following registry key: 
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/MediaPlayer/Radio/Settings
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
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