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Alex Robertson · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 4:47 pm Post subject: Help

Not a Sparks' query...a general PC question,but I seem to have lost my "address bar" if that's what it's called(the place where you put your web addresses etc)I've tried everywhere for it...but not knowing it's actual name doesn't help.....anyone at all on here able to help????

parus · Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: Help

Alex Robertson · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:53 am Post subject:

Cheers for replying Parus...the "address bar" is already checked(I've tried unchecking and re-checking it.)...still no sign of the blooming thing!!!

loz · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:07 pm Post subject:

Alex,
Try "right" clicking on a blank (grey) area just below the address bar. You should then get address bar options. That said, I've just gone to IE7. So try right clicking on the very bottom grey bar, where your little Icons are.
That should bring you the options.
Or, make sure your screen is maximised.
PM or call me if you are struggling. I will exchange the advice for a boiler service! LOL!
Are you on IE6 or less?

parus · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:22 am Post subject:

I was toying with the idea that Alex might have inadvertantly activated "kiosk" mode, but then the rest of the toolbar would be gone as well.

In IE6, it should be impossible to reposition the Address Bar outside the viewable area - unless the Explorer window is larger than the actual screen. It can be reduced to the word "Address" though, with no visible text field.

If all else fails, install FireFox... ;)
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Alex Robertson · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:44 pm Post subject:

Slow down..I'm getting bamboozled....1st..can't find the grey area Loz...and 2nd Parus,you've lost me!

loz · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:20 pm Post subject:

Alex! Computers are a grey area!

Try right clicking on the grey bar at the bottom of the screen, where the time and other things are, "Here Be Dragons" LOL! You should get an option scroll up ,"Toolbars". "address" should be one. Click it!

Alex Robertson · Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:10 am Post subject:

Cheers...I've found that toolbar option now...and clicked it as recommended....still nothing though...can this problem perhaps be deeper than the obvious...? I may need to get someone in to look at the PC

loz · Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:59 pm Post subject:

@ Alex
There is a fix for this which involves editing the Registry. However, if you are not confident about doing this (potential there to do serious damage!), don't!!!
Why not just download IE7 from Microsoft? That will restore all your browser setting defaults.

Alex Robertson · Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 2:39 am Post subject:

Cheers Loz..I will look into this download,and let you know how it goes!

Alex Robertson · Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:21 pm Post subject:

I've added IE7(now I know what IE stands for ...lol)Thanks Loz,Parus...and an old friend who still keeps an eye on the site,but doesn't post anymore,for all your help