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. 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"
Download the fix - Reset Search:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/RestoreSearch2.REG
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Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
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Help! I must have mistakenly downloaded this "portal
search" program, and now it appears every time I launch
explorer, and produces all kinds of crap. Does anyone
know of this portal search thing and if they do, do you
know how to get rid of it?
Thank you!