browser Hijack

  • Thread starter Thread starter dfh
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dfh

Can anyone tell me how to get rid of the "searchv" search
engine which has hijacked my browser ?? It has also
changed the tools option so you can't just change the
home site back to google. I've tried spybot withour
success. Help...please.
dfh
 
Hi,

Run the edits on line 268 and 63
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Run this edit to unlock your HomePage settings:

Home Page Lock and Unlock for Internet Explorer (Line 63)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Check your settings here: Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control
Panel\HomePage

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Start Page

Browser Hijacking
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_b.htm#xp_browser

Set Address Bar Search to Default in XP/IE (Line 229)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
 
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