RAS,
There are several utilities that "gray-out" (disable) the "HomePage"
WinPatrol, SpyBot, SpywareBlaster ...... if those don't apply
Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Note: be *sure* to follow-up with HijackThis
Post back with the URL where you posted if you want help with your log.
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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 04-02-04]
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RAS said:
The options to change the Home Page in the dialog box General tab from the
Tools-Internet Options menu are all grayed out, and I can't change the home
page.