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03/02/2007 02:11:42 PM · #1 |
I have a small problem with my internet homepage address. I have it set for dpchallenge. But once I click Internet Explorer it goes to google. I look back at the internet options and its set to google.com UGH! Is there a bug doing this and is it possible to get ride of it?
Any help?
Edit: I have windows xp
Message edited by author 2007-03-02 14:12:00. |
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03/02/2007 02:12:33 PM · #2 |
| Sounds like a spyware issue... I'd run a program to see what it finds. |
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03/02/2007 02:13:53 PM · #3 |
| Many anti-spyware applications have settings to prevent homepage hijacking. These can be over zealous and prevent you from changing your homepage. Turn it off if you have such an application, change the page, then turn it back on. |
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03/02/2007 02:18:33 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by alanfreed:
Sounds like a spyware issue... I'd run a program to see what it finds. |
I ran a search and destroy it came back with 4 problems. I thought I had fixed it but the problem is still there. Thanks for your help |
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03/02/2007 02:18:48 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
Many anti-spyware applications have settings to prevent homepage hijacking. These can be over zealous and prevent you from changing your homepage. Turn it off if you have such an application, change the page, then turn it back on. |
Ok, I'm looking into that right now. Thanks! |
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03/02/2007 02:20:46 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by philup:
Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
Many anti-spyware applications have settings to prevent homepage hijacking. These can be over zealous and prevent you from changing your homepage. Turn it off if you have such an application, change the page, then turn it back on. |
Ok, I'm looking into that right now. Thanks! |
Since you said you ran Spybot S&D then the setting is "Lock IE start page setting". You'll have to uncheck that to make the change. |
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03/02/2007 02:24:50 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
Originally posted by philup:
Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
Many anti-spyware applications have settings to prevent homepage hijacking. These can be over zealous and prevent you from changing your homepage. Turn it off if you have such an application, change the page, then turn it back on. |
Ok, I'm looking into that right now. Thanks! |
Since you said you ran Spybot S&D then the setting is "Lock IE start page setting". You'll have to uncheck that to make the change. |
I'm trying my hardest before I ask stupid questions and I think I'm getting ready to ask one. Where is "lock IE start page setting"? I'll uncheck it once I find it, lol. |
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03/02/2007 02:33:51 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by philup:
Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
Originally posted by philup:
Originally posted by TechnoShroom:
Many anti-spyware applications have settings to prevent homepage hijacking. These can be over zealous and prevent you from changing your homepage. Turn it off if you have such an application, change the page, then turn it back on. |
Ok, I'm looking into that right now. Thanks! |
Since you said you ran Spybot S&D then the setting is "Lock IE start page setting". You'll have to uncheck that to make the change. |
I'm trying my hardest before I ask stupid questions and I think I'm getting ready to ask one. Where is "lock IE start page setting"? I'll uncheck it once I find it, lol. |
First, if it isn't already, Mode > Advanced
Tools > IE Tweaks then look at the middle option under Miscellaneous locks. |
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