Troubleshooting MS Explorer Installation for Home Page Issues

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around troubleshooting issues with the installation of MS Explorer, specifically focusing on problems related to the home page settings in Internet Explorer. Participants explore potential causes and solutions, including software conflicts and malware concerns.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about the home page redirecting to a system file instead of the intended page.
  • Another participant suggests that the issue may be related to proxy settings in Internet Explorer and questions whether the user is utilizing a proxy.
  • Concerns are raised about potential malware that could be hijacking the home page, with one participant agreeing that this could be a plausible explanation.
  • Resources are shared, including articles and tools like "HijackThis" and recommendations for anti-spyware software such as Lavasoft's Ad-Aware and Spybot Search and Destroy.
  • Some participants recommend switching to alternative browsers like Firefox for better security and user experience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the best approach to resolve the issue, with some focusing on potential malware and others on configuration settings. There is no consensus on a single solution, and multiple viewpoints regarding the use of different browsers are presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various potential causes for the issue, including proxy settings and malware, but do not reach a definitive conclusion on the exact problem or solution. The discussion reflects uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of suggested tools and methods.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for users experiencing similar issues with Internet Explorer, particularly those concerned about malware and home page settings, as well as those considering alternative web browsers.

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How does one go about fixing the instalation of MS Explorer? Everytime I A log on and bring it up the home page it goes to is C:\WINDOWS\system32\msblank.html and not to the page I set up for a home page.

Confused and tired Pete :confused: :zzz:
 
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I think you're referring to the MS Internet Explorer web browser which is not the same as MS Explorer. What you are describing sounds like a problem with a proxy. Are you using one and do you have IEs proxy settings specified correctly?

Of course, it's possible your pc has been infected by some nasty bug that has hijacked your homepage.
 
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Tide said:
I think you're referring to the MS Internet Explorer web browser which is not the same as MS Explorer. What you are describing sounds like a problem with a proxy. Are you using one and do you have IEs proxy settings specified correctly?
I have no idea.
Of course, it's possible your pc has been infect by some nasty bug that has hijacked your homepage.
Figures. That'd be just my luck so you're probably right.

Pete
 
I would get lavasoft's adaware as well as spybot search and destroy .. spyware often pushes people to pages just to make them think they have a problem.. then a popup promises to fix the problem the spyware causes.. people pay to 'fix' it.. and all that happens is the spyware no longer causes that problem.. causes a different one and tosses up a different ad. I really wouldn't use IE for internet unless you have to.
 
there's a great little tool to recover from this called hijackthis available Here with a tutorial HERE.
alternativly download and run hijackthis and head over to http://castlecops.com/ and post you log file. someone there will tell you what is safe to delete. Plus maybe you should consider using firefox
 
I agree with dmail. Go for firefox. But if you are careful, you can search you Registry and fix it manually.
 

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