Address bar "http:///?%20www" ERROR-not GO

IE 6.0
WinXP
DSL-connected and running fine..can get email NOW and do other things..but all of a sudden every address I put into IE adds to it and does NOT go to address, this:
http:///? www.
I had just did SYSTEM RESTORE POINT from NOW which was working find, restarted, then can get NO WEB SITES in IE..tried changing Security Level from MED to Med-LOW
still can't get it..all connections working except IE
Error:
The page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser settings.

ALL pages unavail? I don't think so..why does it add that ?%20 to my address? why does it not go if all else is working?

 

Not having used IE 6 I'm not sure if this is related but a funny thing hapened during my Google search. I ran a search for "Address bar http:///? www" and came up with this...
Information Available
Where
Price

Statement of National Trade Policy
Department's Internet site
(address: http:// www.entemp.ie/)
Government Publications Sales Offices,
Sun Alliance House,
Molesworth Street,
Dublin 2.

Maybe checking your "country" or "language" settings will help.

 

nope, that's not it. settings fine..you happened upon an international site- .ie=ireland
tks anyway

 

Hiya

Lets clean out the TIF.

Go to Tools | Internet Options. Under Delete Files, delete Offline Content.

Also, go to History and empty that.

Now, go to Find Files and type in cookies
The location is sometimes different on different PC's, but it may be c:\windows\cookies.

Anyway, empty the cookie folder. You will have to re-enter your passwords. Empty the Recycle bin.

Also, if this still dosen't work, do a search for wsock32.dll How many have you got?

Plus, you may want to run a scan:

http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

Also, go here and downlaod AddAware www.lavasoftusa.com
Install and run, enuring that Deep Registry Scan is enabled. Remove all except any references to Web3000 or new.net. If you're unsure, copy/paste the list here.

Whilst you're there, download and Install Refudate for the latest updates.

Regards

eddie

 

tks for info..have done most of that anyway
..had adaware in past..looked at site..says one for XP is in the works..so not sure re installing on this winXP machine or not