Microsoft KB Archive/174283

= "Find on the Internet" Command Appears Twice on the Start Menu =

Article ID: 174283

Article Last Modified on 11/14/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition

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This article was previously published under Q174283



SYMPTOMS
When you click Start and then point to Find, you may see two On The Internet commands. One of the commands may not work correctly.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur when both Internet Explorer and the FindX PowerToy are installed on your computer.



RESOLUTION
To word around this issue, remove the FindX PowerToy. To do so, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
 * 3) On the Install/Uninstall tab, click "Find... Extensions" in the list of installed programs.
 * 4) Click Add/Remove to remove FindX.



MORE INFORMATION
The Microsoft Windows PowerToys are a suite of tools available for free download from the Microsoft Web site. Microsoft Technical Support does not support the installation or usage of PowerToys or any of their components.

FindX is a Windows 95 PowerToy that you can use to add your own custom commands to the Find menu. This includes a built-in On The Internet command. Internet Explorer also adds an On The Internet command to the Find menu.

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Keywords: kbui KB174283

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