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windows explorer address bar not working! please help.

7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/windows-explorer-address-bar-not-working-please-help.651/

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arko Original post #1
Aug 17, 2004 at 5:00 AM
hello all!
my windows explorer address bar (my OS is Windows XP Home Edition) is not working. though i have checked it on the "view" menu, it does not show up. can anyone help me with this?

thanks,

arko
mariner
mariner #2
Aug 17, 2004 at 2:46 PM
try changing over to mozilla firefox buddy . check out the difference
Kl@w-24
Kl@w-24 #3
Aug 17, 2004 at 4:54 PM
Try re-installing Windows with th Repair option.
tuxfan
tuxfan #4
Aug 17, 2004 at 8:19 PM
mariner said:
try changing over to mozilla firefox buddy . check out the difference
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He's talking about Windows Explorer mate not Internet Explorer.

When did it disappear? Did you change any settings or installed any new software?
mariner
mariner #5
Aug 17, 2004 at 10:39 PM
oops ! i did miss that out .sorry guys
mariner
mariner #6
Aug 17, 2004 at 10:48 PM
boot using the xp cd.press'R' to get to the repair console.this might solve ur problem
it_waaznt_me
it_waaznt_me #7
Aug 18, 2004 at 12:58 AM
No ..Reinstall Internet Explorer ..It will take care of that address bar stuff ..