Hi Banjo,
The "Search" feature is collapsed in your system by a spyware.
Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs > "Reset Web Settings"
Click the Search button in the toolbar > Customize > AutoSearch Settings >
Select a provider from the list.
Additionally, run Ad-Aware scan (
www.lavasoftusa.com). Update it and run a
full system scan, eliminate the parasites causing this problem.
If this does not help, try deleting the following registry keys:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Search Bar
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Search Page
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default_Page_URL
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default_Search_URL
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\SearchAssistant
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\CustomizeSearch
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Search Bar
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1.Click Start | Run | Regedit
2.Take a backup of registry and delete the above keys.
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Regards,
Ramesh
[MS-MVP]
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1. I have recently reinstalled XP and patched all
upgrades. Now when I use MSN search, I often get message
telling me I am trying to access site with adult conten,
and redirects me to Pleasureland.co.uk, which then says
that the page is unavailable. Why is this?
