Default search page

[Sinner]

For years, I've been using IE's default search feature. Suddenly, it has
changed it's operation and redirecting to http://1dial.search-results.com/
something. I thought I had been hijacked, but the same actions were
observed on a computer that had "never" surfed the web. It looks like a
major change in the MSN search policies.

Anyone else notice this? Can it be changed back to it's previous operation?

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
This is either a hijack or a sign that IE can't find the default MSN search
page.

Open up the Search pane (View> Explorer Bar> Search) and choose MSN. Or,
Internet Options> Programs> Reset Web Settings may accomplish the same
thing.

But, it looks like a hijack. Start by downloading and running CWShredder and
Ad-aware. Check for updates before running Ad-aware.
See: http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Also note the security tips and other important information on that page.

Additional information at:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
What you can do about spyware and other unwanted software:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/spywarewhat.mspx

If unsuccessful with those programs, you may have to post a HijackThis log
for analysis. Start at
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075 Then go to
http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm Work through the preliminary cleaning
steps then post a HijackThis log to the forum at
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30

Be patient. It's a busy forum.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE/OE]

For years, I've been using IE's default search feature. Suddenly, it has
changed it's operation and redirecting to http://1dial.search-results.com/
something. I thought I had been hijacked, but the same actions were
observed on a computer that had "never" surfed the web. It looks like a
major change in the MSN search policies.

Anyone else notice this? Can it be changed back to it's previous

operation?