IE 6 - cannot set a home page (RESOLVED)

kermit2 · 12-07-2006, 09:56 AM

I have a Sony laptop running Win XP Home and IE 6 on a Linksys wireless (signal sharing only) network. I am unable to change my IE home page to something other than what I currently have (Google).

I have done spyware scans with AdAware, Spybot, and Windows Defender, along with a full system virus scan with AVG, and cannot find the creature that is preventing me from re-setting my home page. I have tried with Zone Alarm enabled and disabled. Any suggestions where I look next?

Much appreciated - Kermit2

dai · 12-07-2006, 04:17 PM

get security to check it out
http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=15968

Geekgirl · 12-09-2006, 10:21 AM

Open Spybot Search&Destroy make sure you are using the Advanced Mode, click on Tools / IE Tweaks / Miscellaneous Locks

[ ] Lock IE Start Page Settings against user changes uncheck this option if checked

Ablaze · 12-12-2006, 10:29 AM

if u have explorer open and u r clicking use current and it reverts back try changing it with explorer closed worked for me

kermit2 · 03-21-2007, 02:00 AM

Thank you all for your help - I found the culprit. Disc space on drive C:/ was very very low so I moved some programs and heavy data to drive D:/ and that solved the problem. Many thanks again for all the suggestions.

Kermit2

12-07-2006, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
kermit2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Desert Calif. Posts: 76 OS: xp	IE 6 - cannot set a home page (RESOLVED) I have a Sony laptop running Win XP Home and IE 6 on a Linksys wireless (signal sharing only) network. I am unable to change my IE home page to something other than what I currently have (Google). I have done spyware scans with AdAware, Spybot, and Windows Defender, along with a full system virus scan with AVG, and cannot find the creature that is preventing me from re-setting my home page. I have tried with Zone Alarm enabled and disabled. Any suggestions where I look next? Much appreciated - Kermit2

12-07-2006, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,614 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	get security to check it out http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=15968 __________________

12-09-2006, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,171 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Open Spybot Search&Destroy make sure you are using the Advanced Mode, click on Tools / IE Tweaks / Miscellaneous Locks [ ] Lock IE Start Page Settings against user changes uncheck this option if checked __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

03-21-2007, 02:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
kermit2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Palm Desert Calif. Posts: 76 OS: xp	Re: IE 6 - cannot set a home page Thank you all for your help - I found the culprit. Disc space on drive C:/ was very very low so I moved some programs and heavy data to drive D:/ and that solved the problem. Many thanks again for all the suggestions. Kermit2

12-12-2006, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ablaze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 14 OS: windows xp sp2	if u have explorer open and u r clicking use current and it reverts back try changing it with explorer closed worked for me