Address Toolbar Starts Shortcut on Desktop Instead of Web Browser (233052)
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 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
- Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q233052 SYMPTOMS
When you type a Web site address in the Address toolbar, you may open a shortcut on the Windows Desktop instead of the Web site you want.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the shortcut on the Windows Desktop has the same name as the Web site you want to view.
The Address toolbar is designed to start shortcuts and programs as well as browse to Internet sites.
RESOLUTION
To work around this behavior, use either of the following methods:
- Type the prefix http://, when you want to specify a Web address.
- Rename the shortcut on the Windows Desktop.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/20/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbnetwork kbprb kbui KB233052 |
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