Windows cannot find http://

[JMJ]

Hi

I am getting a popup message box when I use a shortcut to open a link to my
e-mail:

"Windows cannot find http://blah.blah.com/. Make sure you typed the name
correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the 'Start
Button', and then click search.

The problem is that as soon as this message appears the long-in page then
loads for the e-mail service. Also, if I already have a web browser opened
the message doesn't appear. Recently, loaded Windows Defender and turned on
Windows Firewall.

Got any ideas what to do to eliminate the error?

Thanks

JMJ

[FeMaster]

"JMJ" > wrote in message
...
> Hi
>
> I am getting a popup message box when I use a shortcut to open a link to
> my e-mail:
>
> "Windows cannot find http://blah.blah.com/. Make sure you typed the name
> correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the 'Start
> Button', and then click search.
>
> The problem is that as soon as this message appears the long-in page then
> loads for the e-mail service. Also, if I already have a web browser
> opened the message doesn't appear. Recently, loaded Windows Defender and
> turned on Windows Firewall.
>
> Got any ideas what to do to eliminate the error?
>

I have seen the same error come up recently. I've done neither of the
things that you have done; the only changes I have made recently was to
install Microsoft updates... If you have done this recently as well, then
one of the recent updates is probably to blame...