Issues with web browsing...

Hi there, I am trying to fix this computer for a friend of mine. I can use AIM, can browse websites through WINDOWS explorer (opening my computer, then typing website inaddresse bar at top)

HOWEVER when I go to INTERNET explorer cannot browse. I reinstalled IE, reset all websettings, cleared cache, I can't put my finger on this any help?

 

Try doing a virus scan and a spyware scan. or install the latest ie7.

 

what good would installing IE7 do? And I ran virus/spyware scans

 

You need to set an address bar as the default search:

1. In Internet Explorer, click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. In the Settings list, scroll down until you find Search from the Address bar.
4. Do one of the following:
   • To view a list of likely matches in the main window so that you can choose which webpage to display, select Just display the results in the main window.
   • To turn off searching from the Address bar, select Do not search from the Address bar.
5. When you have made your selection, click OK.

Notes

• When you search from the Address bar, Internet Explorer can automatically display the webpage that most likely matches what you are searching for and list other likely sites as well. To search in this way, type common names or words in the Address bar, and then click the Go button .
• No matter which option you choose, you can still search for websites by typing search terms in the search box on the toolbar.