Can anyone help me with a tiny IE problem

TanisGilthanas · 04-27-2004, 09:05 PM

I recently opened Internet Explorer to find a C:\searchpage.html as my start page. If i change my start page in Tools it will just change back to this. I deleted the file from my C: drive but it comes back. So im guessing there is something else running somewhere on my harddrive.

I already ran Ad Aware and it didnt help.

Can anyone offer any help?

Bungleau · 04-27-2004, 10:25 PM

Run spybot S&D as well. Between the two of them, you should be covered.

Also, since it's setting that as your start page, instead of deleting it, replace it. Most likely, if it doesn't see the page there, it puts it there.

Harkoliar · 04-28-2004, 05:09 AM

run first adaware and spybot then changing the homepage, restart (to be very sure) then if it still comes up you got a problem. do a search here there are several other spyware program that are mentioned.

Tyrion · 04-28-2004, 04:28 PM

I said it before and I say it again: Get Mozilla Firebird!
Tons better than IE, you will thank me in the end! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

LennonCook · 04-29-2004, 07:16 AM

In Spybot, under 'Immunize', uncheck the box labelled 'lock IE start page from change (this user)'.
Tyrion, when talking about the best browser currently in existance, get it's name right: it's Mozzilla Firefox. Thunderbird is the mail program.

Sir Krustin · 04-29-2004, 07:21 AM

Did they change the name again?

Paladin2000 · 04-29-2004, 07:26 AM

FYI Mozilla Firefox (current version 0.8) is a freeware stand alone internet browser, whereas Mozilla Thunderbird (current version 0.5) is a freeware stand alone E-mail client.

Or if you prefer the bundled version (browser + E-mail client), you can download Mozilla (current version 1.7). It is free too.

All of them can be downloaded from http://www.mozilla.org/

[addition]
Note that Mozilla and Mozilla Firefox are two different variations of the browser, therefore some skins might not work with one or the other. (It is also quite rare to have skins that works for both the versions). The same goes for Mozilla and Mozilla Thunderbird.

[ 04-29-2004, 07:35 AM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ]

TanisGilthanas · 04-29-2004, 12:20 PM

LennonCook

there is no box to check under "immunize" in spybot. do you havea different version than me maybe?

TanisGilthanas · 04-29-2004, 12:33 PM

LennonCook

there is no box to check under "immunize" in spybot. do you have a different version than me maybe?

oh and i downloaded Mozilla Firefox which i will be using from now on because its awesome.

thankyou everyone

drew_jarvie · 04-29-2004, 12:45 PM

You need to run it in advanced mode IIRC. Look beside the quikstart IE in the bar along the bottom of your screen, a quicklaunch icon should be there.

04-27-2004, 10:25 PM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Run spybot S&D as well. Between the two of them, you should be covered. Also, since it's setting that as your start page, instead of deleting it, replace it. Most likely, if it doesn't see the page there, it puts it there. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-28-2004, 05:09 AM	#3
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 42 Posts: 5,556	run first adaware and spybot then changing the homepage, restart (to be very sure) then if it still comes up you got a problem. do a search here there are several other spyware program that are mentioned. __________________ Catch me if you can..

04-28-2004, 04:28 PM	#4
Tyrion Quintesson Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: straight outta Kålltorp Age: 38 Posts: 1,081	I said it before and I say it again: Get Mozilla Firebird! Tons better than IE, you will thank me in the end! [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ ...with the Bible and the Uzi as weapons

04-29-2004, 07:21 AM	#6
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	Did they change the name again? __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

04-29-2004, 07:26 AM	#7
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 53 Posts: 1,728	FYI Mozilla Firefox (current version 0.8) is a freeware stand alone internet browser, whereas Mozilla Thunderbird (current version 0.5) is a freeware stand alone E-mail client. Or if you prefer the bundled version (browser + E-mail client), you can download Mozilla (current version 1.7). It is free too. All of them can be downloaded from http://www.mozilla.org/ [addition] Note that Mozilla and Mozilla Firefox are two different variations of the browser, therefore some skins might not work with one or the other. (It is also quite rare to have skins that works for both the versions). The same goes for Mozilla and Mozilla Thunderbird. [ 04-29-2004, 07:35 AM: Message edited by: Paladin2000 ] __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

04-27-2004, 09:05 PM	#1
TanisGilthanas Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: USA Age: 41 Posts: 20	I recently opened Internet Explorer to find a C:\searchpage.html as my start page. If i change my start page in Tools it will just change back to this. I deleted the file from my C: drive but it comes back. So im guessing there is something else running somewhere on my harddrive. I already ran Ad Aware and it didnt help. Can anyone offer any help?

04-29-2004, 07:16 AM	#5
LennonCook Jack Burton Join Date: November 10, 2001 Location: Bathurst & Orange, in constant flux Age: 38 Posts: 5,452	In Spybot, under 'Immunize', uncheck the box labelled 'lock IE start page from change (this user)'. Tyrion, when talking about the best browser currently in existance, get it's name right: it's Mozzilla Firefox. Thunderbird is the mail program.

04-29-2004, 12:20 PM	#8
TanisGilthanas Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: USA Age: 41 Posts: 20	LennonCook there is no box to check under "immunize" in spybot. do you havea different version than me maybe?

04-29-2004, 12:33 PM	#9
TanisGilthanas Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: December 25, 2002 Location: USA Age: 41 Posts: 20	LennonCook there is no box to check under "immunize" in spybot. do you have a different version than me maybe? oh and i downloaded Mozilla Firefox which i will be using from now on because its awesome. thankyou everyone

04-29-2004, 12:45 PM	#10
drew_jarvie Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 28, 2003 Location: Aberdeen Age: 36 Posts: 300	You need to run it in advanced mode IIRC. Look beside the quikstart IE in the bar along the bottom of your screen, a quicklaunch icon should be there. __________________ Plan to be spantaneous tommorow...

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