Setting Home Page in Internet Explorer Using Windows Defender

[Guest]

I recall being able to set my Internet Explorer home page through Windows
Defender back when Defender was in the beta stage but can't figure out how to
in the final version. Is that option no longer available? I thought that
was a great feature because it "locked" the home page so that spyware
couldn't change it.

Thanks,

-Pete

 

[Guest]

Hello Pete,

Right, that option is no longer available on Windows Defender.

They move it to Internet Explorer 7

 

[Guest]

Hi Pete,

Also you can use Spybot and the programs below, for protection of your home
page.

All this programs are free, and can be installed together with out
interference.

Spybot S&D - http://www.safer-networking.org/

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial43.html

http://www.download.com/Destroy-spyware-using-Spybot/1200-2023-5144545.html?tag=txt

I would suggest staying on the side of caution... Make certain to not to
select any of the pernament protection for Spybot, as this can interfere with
WD Real-tme Protectiºn.
SpyBot S&D has one cool tool built into it called TeaTimer'. The TeaTimer
monitors the system continuously, protecting system files and the registry
from malware. SpyBot S&D also adds a browser helper object (BHO) to Internet
Explorer. By using this, SpyBot S&D blocks the bad downloads (like
installation of ActiveX components or other BHOs installed by spyware without
the user's knowledge) automatically. These two programs are a "must have" on
every computer.


SpywareBlaster - http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html
JavaCool's free SpywareBlaster automatically adds a lengthy list of
dangerous addresses to IE's Restricted sites. SpywareBlaster is compatible
with AOL's browser; it also works with current versions of the Netscape,
Firefox, and Mozilla browsers. Its most recent iteration is SpywareBlaster
3.5.1
Protect your browsers from hijacking.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial49.html
The exact URL for Javacool software support at Wilders is below;
<http://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=19>
SpywareBlaster will block bad ActiveX and harmful cookies from getting on to
your PC in the first place. Just download and install the program. Open
SpywareBlaster, check for and download updates, then 'select all' to protect
against all items checked. That's it! Just return to check for updates every
couple of weeks.
SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of malwares onto your system.
SpywareBlaster is a tool that is run once, vs continual running in the
background. Its working principle can be described as follows: many spyware
and hijackers make certain registry entries and are identified by CLSIDs.
SpywareBlaster has a database of these bad CLSIDs. When you run
SpywareBlaster once, it sets the kill bit of the bad CLSID as "1". This means
the specific CLSID is killed, or not allowed to register, preventing
installation of the spyware. SpyBot S&D has a similar feature. Spywareblaster
also has a minor feature of importing a list of blacklisted cookies into
Firefox.


WinPatrol -
http://www.winpatrol.com
Although not an anti-spyware or anti-virus software, WinPatrol runs in your
system tray to monitor any changes that spyware or malware can install or run
while you’re surfing the internet, especially if you’re running Internet
Explorer.

For the benefit of the community reading this post, please rate the pºst.

I hope this post is helpful.

Let us know how it works ºut.

Еиçеl

 

[Guest]

Make certain to not to
select any of the pernament protection for Spybot, as this can interfere with
WD Real-tme Protectiºn.

Do you mean the 'immunise' function, Engel? I thought that was compatible
with using Defender (just like Spywareblaster), and that it was the Teatimer
operation (which I don't use) that may cause problems with Defender's RTP?
Have I misunderstood?

 

[Guest]

Hi Alan D,

Beªr in mind there is no "single" solution that fits everybody's prºblems

You'll get nearly as many differing opinions as you will responses.

Have a look here:

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