Refresh Does Not Change a Web Hit Counter (221853)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 98 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 2
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

This article was previously published under Q221853

SYMPTOMS

When you view a Web page that contains a hit counter and you press F5 or click Refresh on the Internet Explorer tool bar, you do not add a number to the hit counter.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design.

WORKAROUND

To update the hit counter, press and hold down the CTRL key while you press the F5 key or click the Refresh button.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kbprb KB221853