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rossdude29
 Post subject: Proablem with IE
PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:39 pm 
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Evreytime I try to reset the homepage it will always go back to the damn about blank thing...i've been trying to rectify this for awhile...I don't use IE alot anymoe but still how do you get rid of this proablem!? :evil:
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Have you been going to TOOLS>OPTIONS and typing in the new home page (and of course clicking 'Apply')?

If so, it's possible some spyware scanning could solve your problem, though it's not real common to my knowledge for spyware to simply constantly reset your homepage to blank. Regardless, it's a good idea to practice periodic scans:

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
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rossdude29
 Post subject: Tried that! j/k
PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:16 pm 
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No really tho I do that but when I open the browser back up it goes to blank...and i already have scanned my comp many times today removing things adaware found...one time i had to reboot to remove the stuff....it is proably something addaware can't pick up on... :(
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Try the second link, Spybot.
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rossdude29
 Post subject: tried that before to..
PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:35 pm 
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I tried that once before using the restore point to rectify the home page hijacking...it did not help- and i've tried using the restore point again don't work for this problem.....
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rossdude29
 Post subject: aha i've kinda found a way..
PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 2:00 pm 
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:D Alright what i did is put a shortcut of IE on the desktop and then right clicked to properties and after the location of where it was ...i put the homepage i desired...so whenever i click it it opens to that page... :)
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Try using CWShredder to clean out your PC.

http://209.133.47.12/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

Also try using HijackThis!

http://209.133.47.12/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe

For tips on how to use CWShredder and HijackThis!, check out the F.A.Q.:

http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/faq.html
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 Post subject: Re: Proablem with IE
PostPosted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 7:11 pm 
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rossdude29 wrote:
Evreytime I try to reset the homepage it will always go back to the damn about blank thing...i've been trying to rectify this for awhile...I don't use IE alot anymoe but still how do you get rid of this proablem!? :evil:

I have a much easier solution....

start > control panel > add or remove programs (click the 'add/remove windows components tab'). A new window will appear, just unselect internet explorer and click next a couple of times. No more problems.... ;)
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rossdude29
 Post subject: yeah..
PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 10:31 am 
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hmm when you do that could you put it back on and it would be like new? :?
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 Post subject: Re: yeah..
PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 11:55 am 
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rossdude29 wrote:
hmm when you do that could you put it back on and it would be like new? :?

If you've been infected by some spyware, you need to follow the directions provided by the other members. The spyware doesn't necessarily depend on the existance of IE to work. After removing the spyware, you might want to consider using an alternative browser. Removing the bullseye from your forehead is kind of nice. :)
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 Post subject: Re: aha i've kinda found a way..
PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 1:52 pm 
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rossdude29 wrote:
:D Alright what i did is put a shortcut of IE on the desktop and then right clicked to properties and after the location of where it was ...i put the homepage i desired...so whenever i click it it opens to that page... :)


how did you try to reset your homepage the first time?
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