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Hi,

I' running XP and now I' running into an issue with Internet Explorer. I have run AdAware and Bazooka to check for spyware. There is none.

I have cleared my history and cache and temporary internet files.

Here is my dilemma.

When I go to type in a web address beginning with "www" a website that I do not want to come up always comes up via using the auto fill out feature in IE explorer but there is no record of this site being there and that site has long been since erased.

Is there any way to combat this?

Thanks,

Chris

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Short summary and context: already ran AdAware/Bazooka and cleared the usual browser caches, and several replies correctly pointed at AutoComplete and possible malware or caching helpers (see , , and ). When those front‑end fixes don’t remove a persistent address suggestion, two lower‑level artifacts commonly hold the entry: the TypedURLs registry values and the IE index.dat history files. (learn.microsoft.com)

Practical steps (safe, minimal changes first):

  1. Back up the registry or create a restore point.

  2. Use Regedit and inspect HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\TypedURLs (and TypedURLsTime) — export that key, then remove only the urlN values that match the unwanted site (do not delete unrelated keys). This removes typed/address‑bar entries stored by IE. (learn.microsoft.com)

  3. If the entry still appears it is likely persisted in index.dat files (these hold history/cache and are open while the user is logged on). Deleting them requires the file not be locked: either log in with a different admin account and remove the index.dat files for the affected profile, or identify the locking process and stop it (Process Explorer / Sysinternals Handle can show which process keeps the file open), then clear history. Tools exist that perform the cleanup at reboot if manual removal is blocked. Note that index.dat entries will be recreated as browsing continues, so deletion is a cleanup step, not a permanent block. (learn.microsoft.com)

Follow‑ups and cautions: check for persistent add‑ons/toolbar or startup programs that reintroduce entries (use IE’s Manage Add‑ons and Control Panel to remove unknown toolbars), and confirm absence of malware with an up‑to‑date on‑demand scanner (Safe Mode scans plus Microsoft’s Safety Scanner or a current second‑opinion scanner are standard practice). Back up before editing the registry and avoid deleting keys wholesale. (learn.microsoft.com)

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Member Avatar for nizzy1115

Im not sure if these settings are the same as i've been running internet explorer 7 for about 6 months now, but basically its the auto complete setting that is enabled, but needs to be disabled.

Go into tools -> internet options and tab over to advanced. In there there should be something about this, if not try changing the search the address bar settings to "just go to the most likely site". I added a picture if it helps.

Let me know if this works for you. If not ill go to another machine and figure it out for sure.

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Member Avatar for The Dude

You might also wanna try ,it is the BEST application for removing temp files......Very small,simple............

Good luck :)

Member Avatar for BlazingWolf

Tools>>Internet Options>>Content

Click on AutoComplete, uncheck Web Addresses.

Member Avatar for bluerider822

Download a program called ControlHistory from www.controlhistory.com its a good program that clears the browser's history, temporary files, etc.etc. and more.

Member Avatar for multipool

you can use the registry cleaner 3.1 software its the best for cleaner the all history record

Member Avatar for robaljoo

That is not normal behavior for IE. As such, I suspect you are using some type of Internet Optimization program that is caching your sites for you. One that features: "Loads five times faster!!!"
Any you can think of?

Member Avatar for vinay1123

i too was using ie
but the history in it gets deleted.
once you start your browser if the websitecomes jus keep the cursor above the website and delete it.
or else you can opt for other web browsers.
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Member Avatar for MidiMagic

It's malware. I just had the same problem.

The only way I could get control was to unplug the Internet connection, then start the browser. After the page load failed, I could change the settings to not automatically load the last page used. The malware had changed the setting to download the last page used if the browser closed unexpectedly.

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Member Avatar for caperjack

It's malware. I just had the same problem.

The only way I could get control was to unplug the Internet connection, then start the browser. After the page load failed, I could change the settings to not automatically load the last page used. The malware had changed the setting to download the last page used if the browser closed unexpectedly.

they are only posting to get there signature links posted !they have no problem and no good advice ,don't wast your time posting

Member Avatar for ladyqueen1988

Goto Tools -> Internet options -> Clear "delete cookies" , clear "history", clear "delete files" -> change the "days to keep history" to 0 days.

Even if it doesn't work than you will have to download a small software called CCLEANER. This software can delete cookies , files, etc easily just in one click.

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