I don't understand, it was working earlier. My homepage was originally Yahoo, but it changed to MSN. I went to the internet options, and it said that my homepage was http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&clcid=0x409&pver=6.0&ar=home
I'm pissed. I've tryed everything. I typed in my homepage as http://ca.yahoo.com , but it was instantly changed back. Also, my Yahoo toolbar was removed. I still have it, but I can't use it. Please help!
2006-12-24 17:37:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
My Dad had this same problem.
I'm assuming you just upgraded to IE7 and that you have Norton Anti-virus as well. Assuming these two things...
Go into Norton, click 'options' and then "Norton Anti-virus" from the drop down menu. On the left under the bold 'Internet' header click on "Home Page protection". Then on the page that appears to the right uncheck the "Turn Home Protection On" box. Now you can change you homepage to whatever you want.
** Remember to turn your homepage protection back on after you change it to what you want!
2006-12-24 17:46:14 · answer #1 · answered by yo Naturale 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go back to the internet options and delete your cookies and history. Then go to your control panel which should be under start if you are using windows xp. Click on Add/Remove Programs and see if there is anything to do with msn besides the messenger if your use it and if so then delete it because it could be the problem. Dont delete anything else besides MSN things. Go back and change your homepage to www.yahoo.com ... If it still doesnt work try downloading a registry cleaner. You can go to www.downloads.com and type in Registry Mechanic and that is a good program for it. You also need a Spyware and Adware remover as that could most likely be the problem... At the same place downloads.com you can type in Spyware Doctor and you can download it. If you pm me threw yahoo then I can give you the full code for the program so it will be free. xxlxx_extremity_hottie_xxlxx . Hope this helps.
2006-12-24 17:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by blazin_cripz_2006_0wner.sheena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use one of the scans below to see if your PC is infected with a browser hijacker.
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Make sure after you download any of these, that you update them.
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2006-12-24 17:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes, I hope you don't have a virus.
Go to the yahoo home page that you want to be your home page; then go to internet options and click on "Use current".
Hopefully this will do it for you. If not, you may have to log in as the administrator or have administrator rights.
2006-12-24 17:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run a virus check on ur computer....this happened to me once and i had some form of trojan. If you do have a virus go on google or yahoo and type in the name of the virus that your computer tells u u have and there should be ways to fix it. Hope this helps!!
2006-12-24 17:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by Aubrey's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after changing it in internet options you have to hit the aaply button and then the OK button.
Go to View then tool bars then check to see if the yahoo tool bar is checked, if not, click on it.
could be that the tool bar is compressed in the menu bars, you can find the arrows and expand it again.
good luck
2006-12-24 17:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probab;y a spyware or an adware...
can't help you with removing it, buy you just might try downloading urh... Mozilla firefox!
Telling yah, waaaay better than IE =)
2006-12-24 17:46:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running a spyware or adware scan. Spybot, Ad-aware, and Spyware Blaster work the best. (www.download.com)
2006-12-24 17:39:27 · answer #8 · answered by On a Mission 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also recommend Mozilla Firefox..its much better than IE. I have used it for 2 years with no problems while IE gave me lots of headaches.
2016-03-29 06:07:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
type in this address http://ca.yahoo.com/ , once the webpage is open go to internet options and select the "Use Current" option. Dont forget to press "apply" botton and "Ok" button once you are done. It would solve the problem
2006-12-24 17:42:57 · answer #10 · answered by Narasimha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋