Unwanted Homepage Change

[Jon]

Every other time I open Internet Explorer to get on the
internet my homepage has changed. How do I stop that? It's
really frustrating! Thanks, Jon

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Jon,

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

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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http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03december01
..asp


Every other time I open Internet Explorer to get on the
internet my homepage has changed. How do I stop that? It's
really frustrating! Thanks, Jon