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Windows Forum / Internet Explorer / General Topics / February 2008I cant Change my Home Page
Just starting yesterday for some reason i cant seem to set my own homepage but it instead just goes to about:blank. How can i fix this problem? i want to keep using IE7 but i want to be able to change my homepage. Can someone help me through this? I assume you have already tried to change the start page in internet options? (tools-> internet options-> "general" tab, in the home page section). There seem to be problems with IE displaying blank pages in stead of the home page which is addressed here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945385/en-us Hope it helps > Just starting yesterday for some reason i cant seem to set my own homepage > but it instead just goes to about:blank. How can i fix this problem? i > want > to keep using IE7 but i want to be able to change my homepage. Can someone > help me through this? About:Blank Homepage Hijacker Removal Instructions and Help http://www.pchell.com/support/aboutblank.shtml > Just starting yesterday for some reason i cant seem to set my own homepage > but it instead just goes to about:blank. How can i fix this problem? i > want > to keep using IE7 but i want to be able to change my homepage. Can someone > help me through this? I highly recommend going to the site that Bob proposed. I was having the same problem, not being able to change my homepage. It's malware that got on your computer that needs to be removed. The site gives you 3 methods of removal. I chose the easiest and decided to purchase adware away, a program that removes the hidden malware; and believe me this stuff is hidden. I ran a scan with Norton 360 twice and it didn't find it. This program completely removed it (there were actually 4 on mine) and my problem was resolved. The program was about $30 dollars (US) but well worth it. If you're on a more advanced level with computers, though, you can choose the other 2 options provided on the website so you don't have to shell out cash. Good luck. > About:Blank Homepage Hijacker > Removal Instructions and Help [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > to keep using IE7 but i want to be able to change my homepage. Can someone > > help me through this? Forget Adware Away, expensive and not very well tested. Instead try out Hitman Pro. You can download it here: http://www.hitmanpro.nl/hitmanpro/index.php?lang=en Here's the take on Hitman Pro: "Freeware tool Hitman Pro combines the best of both worlds to fight spyware. Hitman Pro is a freeware tool that combines a number of powerful anti-spyware programs in one integrated solution. In nearly all anti-spyware reviews, the conclusion is that none of the anti-spyware programs removes all spyware. A combination of two programs is recommended. This is exactly what Hitman Pro does: it combines Ad-Aware SE, SpyBot Search & Destroy, Spy Sweeper, Spyware Doctor, CWShredder, Spyware Blaster, NOD32, Sysclean package. Most of the included programs are freeware. Some of these programs are limited trial editions of commercial programs, and the user can decide to switch these off after the trial period." >I highly recommend going to the site that Bob proposed. I was having the >same [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] >> > someone >> > help me through this? Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log to an appropriate forum. Checking for/Help with Hijackware http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878 http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/ http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2 (http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert analysis, not here.** If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.  Signature~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002 AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net DTS-L http://dts-l.net/ > Just starting yesterday for some reason i cant seem to set my own homepage > but it instead just goes to about:blank. How can i fix this problem? i > want > to keep using IE7 but i want to be able to change my homepage. Can someone > help me through this? I had the exact same problem, ended up having a virus in my IE and in the registry. Had to have it removed. I have Norton 360, and the scans and updates never caught it either. > Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315 [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > to keep using IE7 but i want to be able to change my homepage. Can someone > > help me through this? |
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