home page resets

[kaufmaar \(removethis\)]

Every time I click the Home icon, the home page changes
to a search engine: res://mshp.dll/index.html#37049. How
can I keep my home as previously set?

 

[JR]

This is caused by parasites. First priority: Download
CWShredder and run it.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip
[Removes all CoolWebSearch hijacker variants]

Then, download Ad-Aware from www.lavasoftusa.com, scan
the system. Update Ad-Aware pattern files using WebUpdate
feature.

Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot
Change your Home Page Setting:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and
Search Engines:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

This is caused by a CoolWebSearch variant.
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/c/coolwebsearch.asp

See: Homepage changes unexpectedly:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm

[CWShredder removes all the variances of this spyware]
http://www.merijn.org/files/CWShredder.exe

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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How to block Pop-ups?:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Popups.htm

Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
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Every time I click the Home icon, the home page changes
to a search engine: res://mshp.dll/index.html#37049. How
can I keep my home as previously set?