Hi Frank,
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.
Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe) delete the keys below:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Search Bar
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Search Page
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default_Page_URL
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default_Search_URL
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\SearchAssistant
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search\CustomizeSearch
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Search Bar
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\AutoSearch
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
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
~ Please reply to newsgroup ~
I am operating 2003 enterprise OS with IE 6. I recently
opened IE to find a different search engine installed.
This engine, appearently from ShopNav, does not allow for
anything to replace it. I need to first remove this
engine; second, figure out how it got installed; and
third, prevent a repeat similar incident.
Comments, suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you.
