Hi Tracy :-)
You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, but, you can try the
following and see if it helps:
Clearing the TIF Cache -
Safely Delete the Temporary Internet Files
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
Delete Off-Line files as well
or.
How to Delete the Contents of the Temporary Internet Files Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;260897
Delete view off-line files not the pages File, Save as.
also..
Set the IE popup blocker (XP):
Open IE and go to Tools>Internet Options>Privacy
Check the box next to Block pop-ups near the bottom
Download, install and run this program to clean your cache which will remove
old history files.
CCleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
or
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/300...-10315544.html
and..
Reset your IE toolbars back to default:
How to reset IE Toolbar Menu
http://toolbar.google.com/fixmenu
or
To restore Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer Toolbar & Address Bar
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 3 - Left Side
or...
ToolbarCop
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadge...9524f2094d2b64
You can use this utility to remove unwanted toolbars.
Hope this helps.
Jan

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Be sure to uninstall any software from your previous service provider.
> Hi there,
> I recently have been using IE on my PC and was using a service provider
> named Wanadoo. The title bar of my internet explorer says Internet
> Explorer
> provided by Wanadoo (the blue bar at the top). I'm not longer using them
> now
> and wondered if there's a way of changing it easily to my new provider.
> Also,
> I am continually getting popups as my last service provider allowed this.
> I
> have a popup blocker that doesn't get rid of them. Is there a way of
> blanking
> IE and having it nice and fresh. My new service provider doesn't use
> popups
> and I just want a nice fresh new start on this PC. Thanks in advance.