why does my homepage keep changing?

you have probably been attacked by spyware/adware. Download adaware and spytbot search and destroy to clean up the system. They are both available below and tips on how to protect in the future.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/websitehomepage/Files/HijackMalwareRemoval.htm

2007-03-12 00:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by jackie_1969uk 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

There is virus that can keep changing your homepage so make sure you are running a good virus protection.
Spybot and Superantispyware (I found this one extremely good) are both great free programs.

Another possible cause could be that you have downloaded a program, game or update that has changed your homepage to the one that supports that program (because you may have failed to uncheck the new homepage box when you were installing it)

Peta G

2007-03-12 07:44:22 · answer #2 · answered by Peta G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Usually if your home page keeps changing, you are infected with a type of spyware referred to as a "browser hijacker". If you do a Google search on the web site that your browser keeps changing to, you will probably find specific instructions for clearing that specific hijacker.

You can also run a good spyware scanner or two (such as Skybot Seek&Destroy or Ad-aware SE - both free at http://download.com ) and hope they clear your system.

2007-03-12 07:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Some sites you visit will create a pop-up, trying to make you change your homepage to their site. You can, however, set your Internet Options to a single, unchanging website, such as Yahoo or Google. All you need to know is the URL, or the address of that site

(EX: http://yahoo.com for Yahoo.)

2007-03-12 07:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by DaDill51 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋

you could have been hijacked... it's happened to me too so you're not alone. read this...

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320159

http://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/oct02/241002.html

http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/

http://www.pchell.com/support/onlythebest.shtml

one of the most common hijackers are the CoolWeb people. here's a link to rid you of them...

http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html

i hope this helps...

2007-03-13 13:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by HoosierDon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It could be a virus or similar. Run your virus and spyware scanners and check for infections.

2007-03-12 07:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by Just Me Alone 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

you could have a homepage hijacker.
these could help you..
AVG
AdAware 2nd addition
Spybot Search and Destroy

2007-03-12 07:40:51 · answer #7 · answered by kicking_back 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

bro its i adware that got install on ur system
so install any good anti spyware software and scan ur system it will detect and remove the adware that got install on ur system its happens when u use unsecure web browser

2007-03-12 07:40:37 · answer #8 · answered by luv2yas 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

your system is affected with spywares. try to remove them by installing ad-ware personal se from google's website for free.

2007-03-12 07:40:22 · answer #9 · answered by Monty 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋

Which one?

2007-03-12 07:38:21 · answer #10 · answered by CK 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋

why does my homepage keep changing?

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