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Ried · 12-15-2007, 05:22 PM

No, do not download the free trial. Please check your ActiveX security settings (Start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel -> Internet Options, Security Tab -> Internet -> Custom Level).

ActiveX controls and plug-ins

Download signed ActiveX controls (Prompt)
Download unsigned ActiveX controls (Prompt)
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe (Disable)
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins (Enabled) (This actually refers to Java and Flash, not ActiveX)
Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting (Prompt)

Go back to the Security tab

Ensure that default level of medium is in effect.
On the Advanced tab, ensure that "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts" is checked.

12-15-2007, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ried Assistant Manager, TSF Academy; Moderator/Analyst Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 26,995 OS: WinXP and Vista	Re: IE browser hijacked - home page problem No, do not download the free trial. Please check your ActiveX security settings (Start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel -> Internet Options, Security Tab -> Internet -> Custom Level). ActiveX controls and plug-ins Download signed ActiveX controls (Prompt) Download unsigned ActiveX controls (Prompt) Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe (Disable) Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins (Enabled) (This actually refers to Java and Flash, not ActiveX) Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting (Prompt) Go back to the Security tab Ensure that default level of medium is in effect. On the Advanced tab, ensure that "Reuse windows for launching shortcuts" is checked. __________________ Member of ASAP since 2005 Member of UNITE since 2006 "It is one life whether we spend it laughing or weeping." "Take the time to laugh--it is the music of the soul."