The Web quick key "http://" inserts as "hp://" when you use the Tablet PC Input Panel in Windows Tablet PC Edition 2005 (885499)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
  • Microsoft IntelliType Pro software v.5.0

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use the Tablet PC Input Panel Web quick key to insert "http://" in a Microsoft Internet Explorer address field, the text "hp://" is inserted instead.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.0 or Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.1 software is installed on your Tablet PC.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, you can either remove the IntelliType Pro software or remove the Type32.exe program from the Startup folder. If you remove the Type32.exe program, you will disable the Microsoft Office Keyboard Hot Keys.

How to remove the IntelliType Pro software

  1. Click Start, click Run, type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK.
  2. Click Microsoft IntelliPoint Pro 5.0 or click Microsoft IntelliType Pro 5.1, and then click Change/Remove.
  3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to remove the software.

How to remove the Type32.exe program from the Startup folder

  1. Right-click Start, and then click Open.
  2. Double-click Programs, and then double-click Startup.
  3. In the Startup folder, drag Type32.exe to the Desktop.
  4. Restart your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve the problem that is described in the Symptoms section, install Microsoft Intellipoint Software v5.2. To do this, click the following link:

IntelliPoint 5.2 Mouse Software for Windows XP and 2000

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:11/5/2004
Keywords:kbhttp kbtshoot KB885499 kbAudEndUser
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