Microsoft KB Archive/221853

= Refresh Does Not Change a Web Hit Counter =

Article ID: 221853

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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This article was previously published under Q221853



SYMPTOMS
When you view a Web page that contains a hit counter and you press F5 or click Refresh on the Internet Explorer tool bar, you do not add a number to the hit counter.



CAUSE
This behavior is by design.



WORKAROUND
To update the hit counter, press and hold down the CTRL key while you press the F5 key or click the Refresh button.

Additional query words: increment

Keywords: kbenv kbprb kbdisplay KB221853

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