Apache 2.0 invalid syntax error

i set up an apache 2.0 webserver on my computer windows xp, everything is working
fine except that when ever i dont put http:// infront of the web address i get
Invalid Syntax Error
The page cannot be displayed

The page you are looking for might have been removed or had its name changed.Please try the following:

• <LI id=term1>Open the Homepage(); s: home page, and then look for links to the information you want.
• If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it is spelled correctly.

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URL button to look for similar sites.




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but if i put http:// infront it work fine. what's wrong can someone please help me
thanks for ur help.