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BoCo · 04-26-2003, 06:45 AM

For some reason I don't have the option of changing my homepage

It may be a program I'm running, but I'm not sure which one, if any. Does anyone know a tweaking program or any other that might have the option to block my homepage being changed? I'm running IE6, on an XP Pro OS. Please don't bother telling my to use another browser because I won't.

Banginblaz · 04-26-2003, 07:02 AM

run an anti-spyware program, many spyware things do that.

If not, run msconfig, uncheck "load startup items" and see if you can change it them. If you can (you should be able to) work on the list by checkin one program at a time, its a pain, but you will find it for sure.

Banginblaz · 04-26-2003, 07:04 AM

oh yeah, in order to change anything in msconfig, it requiers a restart after every change (whoops)

UnnDunn · 04-26-2003, 07:15 AM

Also try dragging a page icon to your Home button... see if you can change your home page that way.

BoCo · 04-26-2003, 08:14 AM

UnnDunn, that didn't work. I tried booting into Safe Mode in case a program was loading and causing the problem, but it didn't help.

The_Dude · 04-26-2003, 08:25 AM

that sucks.

try this, this is a long shot.

change it from the registry itself.

here is where it's stored in:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page

BoCo · 04-26-2003, 08:31 AM

The_Dude, Rekinom just told me that in TFP chat and it worked. Thanks to both of you

The_Dude · 04-26-2003, 08:39 AM

04-26-2003, 06:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	HELP! I can't change my homepage For some reason I don't have the option of changing my homepage It may be a program I'm running, but I'm not sure which one, if any. Does anyone know a tweaking program or any other that might have the option to block my homepage being changed? I'm running IE6, on an XP Pro OS. Please don't bother telling my to use another browser because I won't. __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

04-26-2003, 08:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	UnnDunn, that didn't work. I tried booting into Safe Mode in case a program was loading and causing the problem, but it didn't help. __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

04-26-2003, 08:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	that sucks. try this, this is a long shot. change it from the registry itself. here is where it's stored in: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Start Page __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

04-26-2003, 08:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
BoCo Fear the bunny Location: Hanging off the tip of the Right Wing	The_Dude, Rekinom just told me that in TFP chat and it worked. Thanks to both of you __________________ Activism is a way for useless people to feel important.

04-26-2003, 08:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	kewl __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

04-26-2003, 07:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Banginblaz Dont stop here; This is bat country! Location: North East	run an anti-spyware program, many spyware things do that. If not, run msconfig, uncheck "load startup items" and see if you can change it them. If you can (you should be able to) work on the list by checkin one program at a time, its a pain, but you will find it for sure.

04-26-2003, 07:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Banginblaz Dont stop here; This is bat country! Location: North East	oh yeah, in order to change anything in msconfig, it requiers a restart after every change (whoops)

04-26-2003, 07:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
UnnDunn Upright Location: Havana, Cuba	Also try dragging a page icon to your Home button... see if you can change your home page that way.