Microsoft KB Archive/164665

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Error Message: The Protocol Specified in This Address Is Not...

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Q164665

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.0, 3.01 for Windows 95
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.0, 3.01 for Windows NT 4.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to access your Start page using Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:

The protocol specified in this address is not valid. Make sure the address is correct and try again.

CAUSE
This error can occur if there is an extra character (such as a period) in front of the Web address for your Start page.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:


 * 1) In Internet Explorer, click Options on the View menu.
 * 2) Click the Navigation tab, and verify that the Web address for your Start page begins with http:. There should be no extra characters in front of "http:".
 * 3) Click OK.

Additional query words: 3.00 ie3 ie30 ie301

Keywords : kbenv msiew95 msient

Issue type :

Technology : kbIEsearch kbZNotKeyword2 kbIENT400Search kbIE95Search kbZNotKeyword3 kbIE300Win95 kbIE301Win95 kbIE300WinNT400 kbIE301WinNT400