Home Page Selection Problem

[Mike C.]

When I go to tools/internet options, the area where you choose your home
page will do nothing. When I click on it-- it just stays grey. I can't
change anything in this area. How can I get this option back?????? Please
respond
Mike C.

 

[Ramesh]

Mike,

You have enabled the following options in SpyBot ?: [Tip from MVP Mike
Burgess]
"Lock IE start page against user changes"
If so, this is normal.

Remove IE Restrictions. Download a fix from:
http://mvps.org/sramesh2k/reg/IE_reset_restrictions.reg

The problem may be due to a spyware. Download Ad-Aware from
www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the system and eliminate the malware products.
Re-apply the above fix if necessary. * Remember to update the pattern file
using WebUpdate in Ad-Aware *

( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch. Also, Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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When I go to tools/internet options, the area where you choose your home
page will do nothing. When I click on it-- it just stays grey. I can't
change anything in this area. How can I get this option back?????? Please
respond
Mike C.

 

[Mike Burgess]

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

Includes: Reset Home Page

Note: restoring the "Home Page" without scanning for parasites
will not remove the culprit that now exists on your system.
[more info]
Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change Your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159
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Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 12-08-03]
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