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Article ID: 233052 - Last Review: January 24, 2007 - Revision: 2.2

Address Toolbar Starts Shortcut on Desktop Instead of Web Browser

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SYMPTOMS

When you type a Web site address in the Address toolbar, you may open a shortcut on the Windows Desktop instead of the Web site you want.
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CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the shortcut on the Windows Desktop has the same name as the Web site you want to view.

The Address toolbar is designed to start shortcuts and programs as well as browse to Internet sites.
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RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, use either of the following methods:
  • Type the prefix http://, when you want to specify a Web address.
  • Rename the shortcut on the Windows Desktop.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
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