objectionable content in address bar

[garys]

I need help. My son viewed objectionable web sites and
now I cannot erase them from the address bar. If we type
something in, they keep popping up to be clicked on.
I have tried:
1. deleting history (numerous times)
2. deleting temp files (on & offline)
3. erasing auto complete
4. removing history index from file (saved it to disk)
5. I have thoroughly explored my favorites file with no
luck
6. I have searched high & low for a hidden file where
they might be hidden so that I could erase them but to no
avail.
I really need help, I am contemplating removing explorer
and then reinstalling.
Thanks

 

[TonyKlein]

Removing and reinstalling Internet Explorer aLmost certainly won't make any difference at all.
If you're running Win 9x, deleting your History folder in MS-Dos will probably help:
Start the computer in MS-DOS mode. If you're running Windows ME, that means starting up with a
Boot disk.

Type the following lines from C:\ , pressing ENTER after each one:

cd windows
smartdrv
deltree tempor~1
deltree history
deltree cookies

NOTE: Press Y if you are prompted to confirm any deletion

Type win (or 'exit'), or hit ctrl-alt-delete followed by clicking enter in order to return to
Windows

NOTE: This is assuming the path to these folders is the default one
Is they're located elsewhere/named differently, adapt the path accordingly.

Windows will create a new folder containing a brands new Index.dat file on reboot automatically.

In Win XP/2000, log in as Administrator, and delete the Docs and Settings\UserName\Local
Settings\History folder.

Scanning for spyware is always a good idea as well:
Download Spybot - Search & Destroy: http://www.tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/

After installing, press Online, and search for, put a check mark at, and install all updates.
Now close all browser windows, hit 'Check for Problems', and have SpyBot remove all it finds.
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Cheers, Tony

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