IE 6.0 Homepage

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REgardless of the seeting I put in the IE options
homepage - each time I open IE it automatically defaults
to http:///

Is there another setting I am neglecting to look at?

Thanks for your response.
 
REgardless of the seeting I put in the IE options
homepage - each time I open IE it automatically defaults
to http:///

Is there another setting I am neglecting to look at?

Thanks for your response.
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First eliminate any scumware.
See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
won't. Also, each need to be updated before every use, even when just
downloaded. There's also a lot more to do than just those two programs.
If Ad-Aware and SpyBot S & D don't fix it make sure you also try
CWShredder.
If trying everything at that site does not fix the problem please post back
in the same thread.

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Frank Saunders, MS-MVP IE/OE
http://www.fjsmjs.com
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Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
 
2. Use the following scanners to find and remove the website.

SpyBot S&D searches your harddisk for so-called spy- or adbots;
http://security.kolla.de/
or
Adaware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
or
CWShredder
http://www.spychecker.com/program/cwshredder.html

3. Some porn websites redirects links to their websites using your HOSTS
file. Do a search for the HOSTS (without extension) file and remove the
entry.

4. If still no joy, download HijackThis from Spywareinfo download page

http://www.spywareinfo.com/downloads.php

Run the program and you will find many entries. Most are OK. Post the log. I
will find the problem for you.

5. For future preventive maintenance, make sure programs cannot just
download on your computer without your permission. From the Internet
Toolbar, go to Tools > Internet Options > Advanced. Make sure "Enable
Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)" and "Enable Install On Demand
(Other)" are unchecked.
 
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