[steveegg]

To fix the "search from address bar":

1.  Click on the "Search" button above the address bar (this opens the "Search Companion" on the left side of the browser)
2.  Click on "Change Preferences" in the "Search Companion" window
3.  Click on "Change Internet search behavior"
4a.  If the "With Search Companion" is set, click on "With Classic Internet Search", then select the search engine you want to use.
4b.  If the "With Classic Internet Search" is set, either change the search engine or try "With Search Companion" (I will not guarantee results with the latter)

[itzmygun]

Already tried. Search companion was originally selected. Tried to set to classic with MSN with no results. I think I see the problem, but I have no idea how to correct it. Under "System Information\ System Summary\ Internet Settings\ Internet Explorer\ Cache\ List of Objects" the Loader Class now lists its CodeBase as http://www.orbitexplorer.com/OELoader.cab Can't find anywhere to set this.


Appreciate the good intentions, steveegg. Now navigating the endless maze at the Microsoft help site. Almost time to start pulling large handfuls of hair from my scalp...