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[yardbird]

I downloaded IE8, each time I start the browser I get the message in the pic. how to fix? Win XP 32 bit.

[Strangedays]

Have you tried to uninstall it and reinstall it?

[yardbird]

twice

[exile360]

Hey bird, long time no see .

Let's see what we can see, shall we?

Please create a batch file:

• Please copy and paste the following text in the Code box exactly as written into notepad (not wordpad or any other text editor):
  

  @echo off
  reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes" /s> "%userprofile%\desktop\searchproviders.txt"
  del /f /q %0

• Once you've done that click on File and select Save As...
  
• In the Save dialogue box click on the drop down menu next to Save as type and select All Files
  
• Name the file SaveSearch.bat (the .bat extension is very important)
  
• Save the file to your desktop and double click it to run it.
  
• Once it completes you'll have a new text file on your desktop called searchproviders.txt, please copy and paste its contents into your next reply

[yardbird]

Backed out of IE8 on IE7 now... how have ya been ex? pm on the way

[yardbird]

! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
DefaultScope REG_SZ {F8EC7358-02F3-44A1-9498-E3124632B8D9}
Version REG_DWORD 0x2
DownloadUpdates REG_DWORD 0x0
UpgradeTime REG_BINARY 987276A2E764CA01

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}
<NO NAME> REG_SZ Live Search
DisplayName REG_SZ @ieframe.dll,-12512
URL REG_SZ http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q={sea...amp;Form=IE8SRC
SuggestionsURLFallback REG_SZ http://api.search.live.com/qsml.aspx?query...rket={Language}
FaviconURLFallback REG_SZ http://www.live.com/favicon.ico
FaviconPath REG_SZ C:\Documents and Settings\Ed \Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Services\search_{0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}.ico
ShowSearchSuggestions REG_DWORD 0x0
SortIndex REG_DWORD 0x2

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{2E2F9ED5-13C8-4F58-9F9E-F28C3F66B85F}
DisplayName REG_SZ Google
URL REG_SZ http://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerm...utputEncoding?}
ShowSearchSuggestions REG_DWORD 0x1
SuggestionsURL REG_SZ http://clients5.google.com/complete/search...outputEncoding}
OSDFileURL REG_SZ http://www.ieaddons.com/en/DownloadHandler...?ResourceId=813
FaviconURL REG_SZ http://www.google.com/favicon.ico
FaviconPath REG_SZ C:\Documents and Settings\Ed \Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Services\search_{2E2F9ED5-13C8-4F58-9F9E-F28C3F66B85F}.ico
SortIndex REG_DWORD 0x1

reason for edit: removed last name

[exile360]

Please do the following:

• Download the attached reg file and unzip it then double click it to run it.
  
• Click Yes when prompted and click Ok when it's done.
  
• It will reset your searches back to default so you'll have to add them again but it should correct the issue.

 searchscopes.zip   373bytes   23 downloads

Let me know how it goes

[yardbird]

your reg file is in the 4600, I take it you want me to remove IE7 and put IE8 in?

[exile360]

No, I didn't suggest that, that's entirely up to you. I'm using 7 here, but the registry settings are the same for both. The reg file just resets it back to defaults, removing any additional providers and correcting the default value (Live Search).

[AdvancedSetup]

Tools/Internet Options/Advanced and click on the RESET button should restore it back to defaults.

[exile360]

AdvancedSetup, on Nov 14 2009, 01:50 AM, said:

Tools/Internet Options/Advanced and click on the RESET button should restore it back to defaults.

Now where's the fun in that ? I just wanted the providers reset, not the add-ons and other settings too, but yes, that should also work .

[AdvancedSetup]

LOL - Sorry Exile, I'll butt out here now... time to go watch some vids.

[exile360]

No worries, the more the merrier .

You are a Jedi Master, I am but a Padawan Learner .

[yardbird]

sorry ex, the reg file didn't work with IE8 - same top pic pops up every time I open the browser... Good to see you Ron! you post didn't work... I'll be back for a bit after I put IE7 in this junkboat... thx. for the replies.

[exile360]

I found it :

Close all Internet Explorer windows and then download the following reg file and extract it then double click it as you did with the last one.  UserShell.zip   401bytes   26 downloads

Open IE8 again after that's done and let me know if it worked.

Thanks

[exile360]

The page I got the info from is here. Several users had the same problem and several solutions were posted, that reg fix contains the most common one that seemed to fix their issues, you can try the others they mention to see if they help.

[yardbird]

Thanks for the page ex !!!! but the 2nd reply:

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The error message tells you what to do..

Tools>Internet Options - General tab, Search section - Settings button > Find Search Providers link (at the bottom of the dialog)

Add new search providers, make a new one your default then delete the Live entry.

Return to the Add Search Providers page and then Add the Live Search Provider, make it you default if you wish.

My Remove of whats in the Search Box is grayed out?

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default then delete the Live entry

I'm on IE7 now...alls ok with the two items I pm'ed you about..... thx anyway....

[exile360]

Yes, one of the users there said the same thing, keep reading the thread, there are many other solutions to try.

[yardbird]

thats alot of reading ex! and maybe screw something up? I like the last post:

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All of the above are the same fixes as you propose, and they DON'T WORK for most people. After searching and searching I've come to the conclusion there is no universal fix, so no one has found the root cause of the problem. It's up to MS to issue a patch and they seem to be very slow in doing so.

10 days old...

[exile360]

It works for some but not others. Are there more than 1 user accounts on your computer?