This behavior can occur if the AutoComplete feature for Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer is trying to use corrupted information in the History folder.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:
1. On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Click to clear the Use inline AutoComplete for Web addresses and Use inline AutoComplete for Windows Explorer check boxes.
4. Click OK.
5. Reboot your computer. Press and hold down F8 while the computer boots to display the Startup menu.
6. Choose Command Prompt Only, and then press ENTER.
7. Type the following items, pressing ENTER after each item:
cd\windows
deltree downlo~1
deltree tempor~1
deltree history
deltree cookies
NOTE: Press Y if you are prompted to confirm any deletion.
8. Reboot your your computer normally.
9. On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options.
10. Click the Advanced tab.
11. Click to select the Use inline AutoComplete for Web addresses and Use inline AutoComplete for Windows Explorer check boxes.
12. Click OK.
You can test the AutoComplete feature by typing several different addresses in the Address box (one at a time):
1. Type
www.msn.com and load the page.
2. Type
www.yahoo.com and load the page.
3. Type
www.msn and see if the AutoComplete list is displayed.
