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Trailing slash on Weblink shortcut

Feb 26, 2004 5:11AM PST

Windows XP Pro SP1 + most critical update, IE6 SP1, NAV 2003, Adaware, Spybot SD, Spywareblaster... (all latest update)

In Internet Explorer, Some website link didn't work by clicking on it or by copying the shortcut to the address bar.. But if I add a 'Slash' at the end of the shortcut, it will go to the intended page.

Just as a sample:
http://reviews.cnet.com/5200-6142-0.html?forumID=5 ..... <<<Didn't work>>> ......

http://reviews.cnet.com/5200-6142-0.html?forumID=5/ ..... <<<Work>>> .....

How can I fix this problem?

Thank you

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Re:Trailing slash on Weblink shortcut
Feb 26, 2004 8:20AM PST
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That was I thought... but then..
Feb 26, 2004 3:24PM PST

I tried on other PC, the link works fine..

Is there an IE setting that might cause this (activeX or Java, etc.)?

Thank you

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Re:That was I thought... but then..
Feb 26, 2004 8:02PM PST

My background includes writing a web mini-server that ran on a non-PC. From what I did on that design and http://www.w3c.org , frankly your issue is one I can only wish you the best of luck fixing because from what I can tell... it's not broken, but just inconsistent.

Bob

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It look similar to my problem..
Feb 26, 2004 8:50PM PST

Gakada, first I thank you for the information on other post,

http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6132-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=13130&start=0

then I read your message and out of my curiousity, I try to copy and paste the shortcut (in which I have problem-- Yahoo.com, google.com, msn.com, etc.-- links) then add a 'slash' at the end of it... surprisingly enough.. its work!!

But, it only a workaround, so I'm still looking for the cause/fix of the those problem.

(For others who might have some information, Please take look at the link above for detail problem I have).

Thank You all, have a nice week end..