General Tab MISSING from Internet Options

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I would like to change my home page but when I go to
TOOLS, Internet Options... there is no General tab. What
could be the problem? What would be the easiest
solution? Thanks in advance.
 
One option...

Start-Run-Regedit

There could be more than one "GeneralTab" value.
Try these keys first and then search for GeneralTab (no space)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Control Panel

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Control Panel

Remove "GeneralTab" if present.


Another option....
Use a spyware remover to get rid of the cause.

....Alan
 
-----Original Message-----
I would like to change my home page but when I go to
TOOLS, Internet Options... there is no General tab. What
could be the problem? What would be the easiest
solution? Thanks in advance.
.
I have the same problem, if someone comes up with the
Click to expand...
repair would you please share it with me, thanks
(e-mail address removed)
 
Remove IE Restrictions & Restore Missing tabs. Download a fix from:
http://mvps.org/sramesh2k/reg/IE_reset_restrictions.reg

The problem may be due to:

1. A spyware. Download Ad-Aware from www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the system
and eliminate the malware products. Re-apply the above fix if necessary.
** Remember to update the pattern file using WebUpdate in Ad-Aware **

( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch. Also, Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )

2. You have enabled SpyBot immunize (protection) feature or any other
similar software. Also, disable the following features:
"Lock IE start page against user changes"
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE"

More Information:
Internet Explorer Control Panel Restrictions:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/797/

Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159

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Regards,

Ramesh (MS-MVP)
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http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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-----Original Message-----
I would like to change my home page but when I go to
TOOLS, Internet Options... there is no General tab. What
could be the problem? What would be the easiest
solution? Thanks in advance.
.
I have the same problem, if someone comes up with the
Click to expand...
repair would you please share it with me, thanks
(e-mail address removed)
 
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