Dustin,
In most cases an entry added to the Registry is generated by spyware that is
preventing you from making the desired change(s). You really need to check
your system with either Ad-Aware or SpyBot (see below), then finish up with
HijackThis!. Visiting the SpywareInfo forum to finish cleaning up your
system is highly recommended, as neither Ad-Aware or SpyBot can no longer
*completely* remove these pests.
__Recommended Minimal Security Settings__
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/restricted.htm#Setting
When your Security settings are "soft" these sites take advantage of this
and actually install software on your system without your knowledge or
consent. In other cases downloaded software comes bundled with other
"components" (spyware\adware) that you don't realize exists until you start
having problems or discover your browser has been hijacked.
Check for Spyware | Adware | Parasites | Hijackers | Trojans | Unwanted
Toolbars:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Repairs the corrupted or altered (spyware) HTTP prefixes
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/RepairDefaultPrefix.reg
1) Restores the missing Tabs in IE (usually spyware related)
2) Unlocks the grayed-out Home Page section
3) Removes the Administrator message in Internet Options
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/RepairTabs.reg
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-26-03]
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