The Internet Explorer Address bar is missing (842903)

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, change the Toolbar settings, or delete the WebBrowser registry key.

Method 1: Change the Toolbar settings

To change the Toolbar settings:

1. Start Internet Explorer, click View and then point to Toolbars.
2. If there is not a check mark next to Address Bar, click Address Bar to place the check mark. If there is a check mark next to Address Bar, click Address Bar to remove the check mark, and then click Address Bar to place the check mark.
3. If the Address bar is in the upper right corner and not available, right-click Address, and then click Lock the Toolbar to remove the check mark.
4. Click Address, and then drag the Address bar where you want it.

If the problem is still not resolved, go to Method 2.

Method 2: Delete the WebBrowser registry key

Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To delete the WebBrowser registry key:

1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. Locate the following registry key:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar

3. Right-click the WebBrowser key, click Delete, and then click Yes.
4. Open Internet Explorer, click View, and then point to Toolbars. The toolbar default settings are restored.