Run Box Autocomplete - DOESNT WORK :-(

pbx · #1 (**permalink**) 20-06-2005, 02:09 PM

Hey all, for the past few months i've noticed that when i click on
Start -> Run and then i type for example C:\pro , it doesnt give me a "drop list" with options of dirs and folders.. C:\pro --> C:\program files or c:\pro.txt
or whatever starts with "pro" and located in C:\
I need to type the fullpath of the file or folder !! I know it's not right... can u plz help me?! i've tried almost anything... THANKS! :-)

jephree · #2 (**permalink**) 21-06-2005, 12:30 AM

This is a reply to the opposite question: i.e. clearing autocomplete: so reverse the ideas:

Quote:

The information comes from two separate areas:

1. RunMRU entry in the registry. This can be cleared by editing the
registry, or by clearing the Recent documents list in the Start Menu and
Taskbar Properties.

Display, Use, and Clear "My Recent Documents" on the Start Menu in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307875

2. The entries that appear when you type something (but not normally
displayed when you click the drop-down), comes from the Index.dat (Internet
Explorer's) file. Clearing the Index.dat should help.

See MVP Mike Burgess' page: http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

-or-

Uncheck Use Autocomplete for "Web addresses" in IE Options Content tab
(AutoComplete settings dialog). FYI, unchecking this option, disables the
CTRL + ENTER (autosuggest) functionality in Intenret Explorer.