IE: can't change home page from MSN.com

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Win XP, IE.
Neighbor can't change from default msn.com home page to Comcast.net
home page.
I confirmed the problem.....IE tools, options, changed to
www.comcast.net, apply, ok.
IE automatically changes back to msn.com the next time IE is opened.
would appreciate suggestions. tia.
 
Re: can't change home page from MSN.com

Re: can't change home page from MSN.com

Try my Homepage/Fix Reset tool. Download it here
http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm


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"Shelly" <shel33@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Win XP, IE.
> Neighbor can't change from default msn.com home page to Comcast.net
> home page.
> I confirmed the problem.....IE tools, options, changed to
> www.comcast.net, apply, ok.
> IE automatically changes back to msn.com the next time IE is opened.
> would appreciate suggestions. tia.
 
Re: can't change home page from MSN.com

Re: can't change home page from MSN.com

One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
applications may be disallowing the change from "sticking". These include
but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, CounterSpy, AVG Anti-Spyware,
Norton AntiVirus, McAfee VirusScan and/or Antispyware, NOD32, and Zone Alarm
(Free, Pro, & Security Suite).
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Shelly wrote:
> Win XP, IE.
> Neighbor can't change from default msn.com home page to Comcast.net
> home page.
> I confirmed the problem.....IE tools, options, changed to
> www.comcast.net, apply, ok.
> IE automatically changes back to msn.com the next time IE is opened.
> would appreciate suggestions. tia.
 
RE: IE: can't change home page from MSN.com

In IE7>Tools>internet options>UseCurrent>Apply>OK
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"Shelly" wrote:

> Win XP, IE.
> Neighbor can't change from default msn.com home page to Comcast.net
> home page.
> I confirmed the problem.....IE tools, options, changed to
> www.comcast.net, apply, ok.
> IE automatically changes back to msn.com the next time IE is opened.
> would appreciate suggestions. tia.
>
 
RE: IE: can't change home page from MSN.com



"Shelly" wrote:

> Win XP, IE.
> Neighbor can't change from default msn.com home page to Comcast.net
> home page.
> I confirmed the problem.....IE tools, options, changed to
> www.comcast.net, apply, ok.
> IE automatically changes back to msn.com the next time IE is opened.
> would appreciate suggestions. tia.
>


Try in safe Mode ?

Try the Home Page Lock and Unlock from here- line 63 1st column:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Bear in mind if you have a protection/security software that configured or
by default set to block any changes or alert you to take action, try to
reconfigure it to allow you to change the Home page.
Did you clicked on Apply then [OK] when you tried the URL for your new Home
page?.



Also if you have a security software that can block you from
changing the Home page go to the configuration Option and change that to
allow you to change the Home page.
In the S&D click on Tools >> IE Tweaks >> Miscellaneous Locks
[ ] Lock IE Start Page Settings in front of the current user. uncheck
this option or Ad-Aware working in Ad-watch can block you from editing the
home page.
You can Start with clean Boot by opening the Run command and type in:
msconfig click [OK]
On the System configuration window click on StartUp Tab and uncheck the
Lines for Norton and Defender and reboot your computer and try to change the
Home page.
Also you could have Spyware that blocking you from changing the Home page so
scan for malwares.
Here is the Registry editing:
Open the RUN command and type regedit32.exe
or regedit.exe and Click OK.

In the registry Editor click on this KEY:
[+] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main.
Loook in the Right Pane/Window for Local Page Right click on it and select
Modify.
In the new window Input the Data C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm and click OK.
Then Locate *Start Page* and there put the New Home page you want, Right
Click on it and select Modify and in the Data: http://www.bbc.co.uk for Ex
and click OK.

The same on this KEY:
[+] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main.
Local Page change to C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm.

Start Page
:http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/reddir.dll?prd={SUB_PRD}&clcid={SUB_CLSID}&pver={SUB_PVER}&ar=home
click Ok and Exit the Registry Editor change the home page on the IE
Properties also and Reboot and see if the issue resolved.

HTH.
Let us know.
nass
===
http://www.nasstec.co.uk
 
Re: IE: can't change home page from MSN.com


>> Win XP, IE.
>> Neighbor can't change from default msn.com home page to Comcast.net
>> home page.
>> I confirmed the problem.....IE tools, options, changed to
>> www.comcast.net, apply, ok.
>> IE automatically changes back to msn.com the next time IE is opened.
>> would appreciate suggestions. tia.

>Try in safe Mode ?

>Try the Home Page Lock and Unlock from here- line 63 1st column:
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>Bear in mind if you have a protection/security software that configured or
>by default set to block any changes or alert you to take action, try to
>reconfigure it to allow you to change the Home page.
>Did you clicked on Apply then [OK] when you tried the URL for your new Home
>page?.

>Also if you have a security software that can block you from
>changing the Home page go to the configuration Option and change that to
>allow you to change the Home page.
>In the S&D click on Tools >> IE Tweaks >> Miscellaneous Locks
>[ ] Lock IE Start Page Settings in front of the current user. uncheck
>this option or Ad-Aware working in Ad-watch can block you from editing the
>home page.
>You can Start with clean Boot by opening the Run command and type in:
>msconfig click [OK]
>On the System configuration window click on StartUp Tab and uncheck the
>Lines for Norton and Defender and reboot your computer and try to change the
>Home page.
>Also you could have Spyware that blocking you from changing the Home page so
>scan for malwares.
>Here is the Registry editing:
>Open the RUN command and type regedit32.exe
>or regedit.exe and Click OK.
>In the registry Editor click on this KEY:
>[+] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main.
>Loook in the Right Pane/Window for Local Page Right click on it and select
>Modify.
>In the new window Input the Data C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm and click OK.
>Then Locate *Start Page* and there put the New Home page you want, Right
>Click on it and select Modify and in the Data: http://www.bbc.co.uk for Ex
>and click OK.
>The same on this KEY:
>[+] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main.
>Local Page change to C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm.
>Start Page
>:http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/reddir.dll?prd={SUB_PRD}&clcid={SUB_CLSID}&pver={SUB_PVER}&ar=home
>click Ok and Exit the Registry Editor change the home page on the IE
>Properties also and Reboot and see if the issue resolved.
>HTH.
>Let us know.
>nass
Thanx all....fixed...Norton crapware antivirus home page change block
was the culprit.... Have a nice day...
 
RE: IE: can't change home page from MSN.com

Probably an antivirus program is blocking attempts to change the home page.
If you are using Norton Internet Security, turn this off by:
1. Open Norton Internet Security
2. Click Options, select Norton Antivirus
3. Under Internet, click Home Page Protection
4. Uncheck Turn Home Page Protection On

Other systems are probably similar.

"Shelly" wrote:

> Win XP, IE.
> Neighbor can't change from default msn.com home page to Comcast.net
> home page.
> I confirmed the problem.....IE tools, options, changed to
> www.comcast.net, apply, ok.
> IE automatically changes back to msn.com the next time IE is opened.
> would appreciate suggestions. tia.
>
 
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