Hi Amanda - Well, I don't know if this will do the same for you that it did for me, but it is worth a shot. I had the same problem on 3 different computers - all running Windows XP Pro. It probably happened after an update or something, but nonetheless, I could not use "view source". I looked long and hard on the 'net to find out what might solve the problem. I tried everything you listed below (per recommendation of many others including Microsoft). Finally, I found a UNIX list that discussed changing the default web editor to something else by editing the registry. So I modified their suggestion for my benefit - and it worked like a charm!! So, here is what I used:
Open the registry editor (Start-Run-regedit), then go to the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\View Source Editor\Editor Name (I'm not sure what you have past the "Internet Explorer" in the Registry, so you may have to add new "keys" to get "View Source Editor" and "Editor Name"). Right click on the default value and click "Modify". Then add the path C:\Windows\notepad.exe Then close out of the registry editor and give it a try! This information has been forever filed into my "keep" folder, as it has been a lifesaver! Let me know if you have any questions! Todd PS - As always, if you are making changes to the registry please back it up first!! >-----Original Message----- >From: Amanda Birmingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 2:14 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [wdvltalk] IE won't view source, ever ... pls help! > > >Dear List, >A while ago, my IE 5 install lost the ability to view source; >I've just >upgraded to IE 6, and it still hasn't come back. I *have >tried* a number >of fixes (see below) but none of them has worked ... I still >get the same >reaction, which is that NOTHING happens (notepad doesn't open, >there is no >error message, just *nothing*). If anyone knows of *other* >possible ways >to get my "view source" capability back, I'd be *really, >really* grateful >to hear them. I feel crippled without it! > >I have already tried (without any luck): >* emptying my temporary internet files >* checking that notepad.exe is installed in c:\windows, where >it is expected >* running IE's repair functionality >* checking that IE's html editor is set to notepad >* checking that the TMP environmental variable is set to a >directory that >actually exists > >Any help greatly appreciated .. TIA, >Amanda Birmingham > > >____ . The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM . ____ >To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Send Your Posts >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To change subscription settings to the wdvltalk digest version: > http://wdvl.internet.com/WDVL/Forum/#sub > >________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ > >You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To unsubscribe send a blank email to >%%email.unsub%% > > ____ � The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM � ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Send Your Posts To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To change subscription settings to the wdvltalk digest version: http://wdvl.internet.com/WDVL/Forum/#sub ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
