I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search in IE7,
the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL ALT DEL. I
can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running XP-PRO-SP2. I've tried
to reload IE& with the same results.

Are you referring to http://search.yahoo.com/instant ??
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Gerry wrote:
> I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search in
> IE7, the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL
> ALT
> DEL. I can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running XP-PRO-SP2.
> I've tried to reload IE& with the same results.

No, the upper right search box in IE7 in the Adress Bar.

Gerry

"PA Bear" wrote:

> Are you referring to http://search.yahoo.com/instant ??
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org
>
> Gerry wrote:
> > I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search in
> > IE7, the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL
> > ALT
> > DEL. I can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running XP-PRO-SP2.
> > I've tried to reload IE& with the same results.
>
>

"Gerry" <Gerry@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:741CFA6F-19AB-479D-8EE2-F72502A30127@microsoft.com...
>I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search in IE7,
> the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL ALT DEL. I
> can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running XP-PRO-SP2. I've tried
> to reload IE& with the same results.


"Reload" means what? Uninstall and reinstall? That would preserve
your AutoComplete data which may be what is causing this symptom.
RIES would be a better repair procedure than such a "reload" in this case.

Do you get an AutoComplete dropdown list when you start typing?
Alternatively what do you see if you press Ctrl-e,Delete,CursorDown?
Assuming there is a list of previously used searches (perhaps ones which
contain more than 2 characters <w>) what happens if you try to use one?


HTH

Robert Aldwinckle
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1. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode?

To start IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without Add-ons; or

Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet Explorer (No
add-ons).

More:

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

2. Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

3. If you uninstall (a) IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6), (b)
all toolbars and (c) all third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds) and don't reinstall IE7, does this behavior persist?

Uninstalling IE7
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

How to uninstall Internet Explorer 7:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177

IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Gerry wrote:
> No, the upper right search box in IE7 in the Adress Bar.
>
>> Are you referring to http://search.yahoo.com/instant ??
>> --
>> Gerry wrote:
>>> I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search in
>>> IE7, the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL
>>> ALT
>>> DEL. I can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running
>>> XP-PRO-SP2.
>>> I've tried to reload IE& with the same results.

Robert,

Thanks for the reply.

I first did a simple reload of IE7 over the already installed version. After
your suggestions, I uninstalled and re-installed IE7. That didn't fix the
problem.

There was no autocomplete dropdown in either case and CTL-E, DEL, DWN
doesn't show anything.

I did solve the problem by going to Firefax on this machine which works fine.

Thanks,

Gerry



"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:

> "Gerry" <Gerry@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:741CFA6F-19AB-479D-8EE2-F72502A30127@microsoft.com...
> >I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search in IE7,
> > the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL ALT DEL. I
> > can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running XP-PRO-SP2. I've tried
> > to reload IE& with the same results.
>
>
> "Reload" means what? Uninstall and reinstall? That would preserve
> your AutoComplete data which may be what is causing this symptom.
> RIES would be a better repair procedure than such a "reload" in this case.
>
> Do you get an AutoComplete dropdown list when you start typing?
> Alternatively what do you see if you press Ctrl-e,Delete,CursorDown?
> Assuming there is a list of previously used searches (perhaps ones which
> contain more than 2 characters <w>) what happens if you try to use one?
>
>
> HTH
>
> Robert Aldwinckle
> ---
>
>
>

On further playing, CTL-E, DEL, DWN does display a dropdown list and
selecting one of those works fine. Only keyboad entry fails.

Gerry

"Gerry" wrote:

>
> Robert,
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> I first did a simple reload of IE7 over the already installed version. After
> your suggestions, I uninstalled and re-installed IE7. That didn't fix the
> problem.
>
> There was no autocomplete dropdown in either case and CTL-E, DEL, DWN
> doesn't show anything.
>
> I did solve the problem by going to Firefax on this machine which works fine.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gerry
>
>
>
> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>
> > "Gerry" <Gerry@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:741CFA6F-19AB-479D-8EE2-F72502A30127@microsoft.com...
> > >I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search in IE7,
> > > the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL ALT DEL. I
> > > can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running XP-PRO-SP2. I've tried
> > > to reload IE& with the same results.
> >
> >
> > "Reload" means what? Uninstall and reinstall? That would preserve
> > your AutoComplete data which may be what is causing this symptom.
> > RIES would be a better repair procedure than such a "reload" in this case.
> >
> > Do you get an AutoComplete dropdown list when you start typing?
> > Alternatively what do you see if you press Ctrl-e,Delete,CursorDown?
> > Assuming there is a list of previously used searches (perhaps ones which
> > contain more than 2 characters <w>) what happens if you try to use one?
> >
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Robert Aldwinckle
> > ---
> >
> >
> >

You may have a horked (dirty; bad; flawed) install of IE7. I suggest that
you..,

1. Uninstall IE7 (which automatically returns you to IE6) per
http://www.ie-vista.com/kbase2.html

2. Uninstall all toolbars and third-party Windows Themes (including Window
Blinds).

3. Reinstall IE7 per http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html#pre-install,
and using http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/default.mspx as the
installation source, not Automatic/Windows Update.

Also see:

IEBlog : IE7 (Un)Installation and Anti-Malware Applications
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/200...lications.aspx

What's New in Internet Explorer 7
http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/e...asp?frame=true
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.org

Gerry wrote:
> On further playing, CTL-E, DEL, DWN does display a dropdown list and
> selecting one of those works fine. Only keyboad entry fails.
>
> Gerry
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
>>
>> Robert,
>>
>> Thanks for the reply.
>>
>> I first did a simple reload of IE7 over the already installed version.
>> After your suggestions, I uninstalled and re-installed IE7. That didn't
>> fix the problem.
>>
>> There was no autocomplete dropdown in either case and CTL-E, DEL, DWN
>> doesn't show anything.
>>
>> I did solve the problem by going to Firefax on this machine which works
>> fine.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Gerry
>>
>>
>>
>> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>>
>>> "Gerry" <Gerry@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:741CFA6F-19AB-479D-8EE2-F72502A30127@microsoft.com...
>>>> I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search
>>>> in
>>>> IE7, the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL
>>>> ALT DEL. I can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running
>>>> XP-PRO-SP2. I've tried to reload IE& with the same results.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Reload" means what? Uninstall and reinstall? That would preserve
>>> your AutoComplete data which may be what is causing this symptom.
>>> RIES would be a better repair procedure than such a "reload" in this
>>> case.
>>>
>>> Do you get an AutoComplete dropdown list when you start typing?
>>> Alternatively what do you see if you press Ctrl-e,Delete,CursorDown?
>>> Assuming there is a list of previously used searches (perhaps ones which
>>> contain more than 2 characters <w>) what happens if you try to use one?
>>>
>>>
>>> HTH
>>>
>>> Robert Aldwinckle
>>> ---

I still have not got this to work, and I am having the exact same problem -
except its the second character in mine. what do i do?

"Gerry" wrote:

> I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search in IE7,
> the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL ALT DEL. I
> can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running XP-PRO-SP2. I've tried
> to reload IE& with the same results.

"Chris" <Chris@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:66B29B49-807B-4FFE-A6F2-F992D44CC2C8@microsoft.com...
>I still have not got this to work, and I am having the exact same problem -
> except its the second character in mine. what do i do?


Indicate with your Me too! that you have tried the suggestions we gave
to the OP and what changed as a result? ; }


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>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
>> I have one machine (a laptop) where when trying to use Instant Search in IE7,
>> the 3rd character freezes IE7 and I must force it to end using CTL ALT DEL. I
>> can do successful searches up to 2 characters. Running XP-PRO-SP2. I've tried
>> to reload IE& with the same results.