Refresh Does Not Change a Web Hit Counter

ID: Q221853

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5 for Windows 95
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5 for Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 4.01 Service Pack 2, 5 for Windows NT 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you view a Web page that contains a hit counter and you press F5 or click Refresh on the Internet Explorer tool bar, you do not add a number to the hit counter.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design.

WORKAROUND

To update the hit counter, press and hold down the CTRL key while you press the F5 key or click the Refresh button.

Additional query words: increment

Keywords : kbdisplay kbenv msiew95 msient msiew98 win98se
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,4.01,4.01 Service Pack 1,4.01 Service Pack 2,5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb