Internet Explorer Cannot Recognize MIC:// URL

 Last reviewed: February 3, 1998
Article ID: Q160948
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Commercial Internet System, version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

When you try to run the Chatfind.htm sample, the Internet Explorer (IE) shows the Chat channel fine. When I try to join, instead of running the chat client, IE stops with the following error message: 

   The protocol specified in this address is not valid.

CAUSE

There is no proper registry entry setting for the IE to recognize the "MIC://".

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, either:

  • Install Comic Chat client from the MCIS compact disc.

-OR-
  • If you decide to use Michat.exe instead of Comic chat, you can change it by modifying the registry entry.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT / Windows 95 to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

  1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

  2. Under the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT subtree, go to the following subkey: 

          MIC\Shell\Open\Command

  3. Select the Value that contains the path to the Comic chat.

  4. Modify the path to Michat.exe.

The sample Chat client Michat.exe does not have a Setup routine and therefore may cause a problem running the sample templates.

Additional query words: 1.00
Keywords : kbhowto
Version : 1.00
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 3, 1998
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