Hi Steve,
First, scan the system for parasites and remove them. SpyBot S&D searches
your harddisk for Spyware and Adware
http://security.kolla.de/
&
Adaware (similar)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
(Remember to perform a Webupdate to have the latest definitions installed)
This will remove malware from the PC. Next, reset the Search Engine.
Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe) delete the keys below:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Search Bar
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Search Page
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default_Page_URL
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default_Search_URL
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\SearchAssistant
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\CustomizeSearch
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Search Bar
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\AutoSearch
Click the Search button in the toolbar > Customize > AutoSearch Settings >
Select a provider from the list.
Open Internet Explorer > Tools > Options > Programs > "Reset Web Settings"
If this does not work, download the fix from Kelly's site:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
can anyone tell me how to get rid of unwanted search
engines,
whenever i type a search in the address bar, it goes to
C:\WINDOWS\plloufrrvr, instead of the msn search engine.
I have looked in programmes, but its not listed and ive
searched the registry but hav'nt found anything.
I just want the default msn search engine back.
Thanx in advance
