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    Problem with homepage/Internet Browser

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by LeAnton, Dec 7, 2009.

  1. LeAnton

    LeAnton Newbie

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    I allowed a friend to use my ThinkPad and now when I boot up & open with explorer I get http:// .google.com
    How can I get rid of this?
     
    LeAnton, Dec 7, 2009
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  2. yuyi64

    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    First, get rid of your "friend" for carelessly allowing spyware to infect your Thinkpad. Download, update the definitions, and run a full scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Spyware. Have MBAM clean out (repair) all the spyware it found. Reset your IE homepage. Get new, safer friend. Learn lesson and quit lending your Thinkpad out.
     
    yuyi64, Dec 7, 2009
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  3. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    I suspect he needs instructions on how to set his homepage.

    Go to control panel > internet options.

    On the GENERAL tab, type what ever you want to be your homepage in the box (or click DEFAULT) than click the OK button
     
    gerryf19, Dec 7, 2009
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