Easy to fix computer problem?

[Absolutely Adequate]

I'm visiting my sister for the Easter weekend and, for whatever reason, her computer is giving me some trouble. I assume that for some of you this will be an incredibly easy problem to fix.

When you type something into the address bar, nothing happens. It won't navigate. Thankfully, her homepage is google so I can search for the cafe and gmail and etc with no problem.

It sure would be nice to be able to type in web-addresses, though.

Any help?

[Mookie4ever]

Turn off the computer and play with your niece for God's sake.

Welcome back AA.

[Tavish]

If it won't do anything at all, start with the basics.

Internet Options -> Advanced -> Select the Option you want from the "Searching from the Address Bar"

Best case scenario that fixes it. Worst case the computer's been hijacked.

[Madison]

Tried rebooting?

Firewall locking up?


No clue other than that.

[Absolutely Adequate]

Rebooting isn't an option: I'm watching the Mets game. I'll try that later.

I followed Tavish's suggestion and that improved it somewhat. Now I can go to sites I've been to before. However, new sites still don't work.

My sister and niece are asleep, Mookie. And the Mets are on.

Thanks, guys. Keep any ideas coming.

How would I know if the computer has been hijacked?

[SaintsOfTheDiamond]

I assume it's IE? Does the computer have any Spy-Ware programs installed? That'd be my first suggestion.

[Tavish]

However, new sites still don't work.

Doesn't work as in doesn't do anything or does it bring up the DNS error page?

[Absolutely Adequate]

However, new sites still don't work.

Doesn't work as in doesn't do anything or does it bring up the DNS error page?

It doesn't do anything.

Actually, I can only go to sites I've been to before if I click on the history suggestion they give.

[TheRock]

Definitely run SpySweeper or something on it if you haven't. Might try re-installing IE, or introduce her to the wonderful world of Mozilla.

[Rirruto]

Try installing, downloading the latest definitions, and running, Ad-aware. Delete anything it finds, only good can come from it. And as someone said before, Firefox is your friend.