MSN homepage hijacker

[Oldie]

Once again, not myself :D

I`ve now got this nagging little problem.MSN has hijacked my homepage.No matter what I do,MSN is always my homepage on my browser.I`m running IE7 on XP.I`ve googled lots of posts with this problem,but I still can`t find a solution to get rid of it without a fresh install.

Does anyone know of a straight forward solution please?

Oldie, for and on behalf of ;)

[Scotty]

Hi Oldie

List the security programs installed. One of them is probably protecting the homepage.

[Oldie]

Hi Oldie

List the security programs installed. One of them is probably protecting the homepage.

LOL I'm dealing by e-mail with this Scotty. This person is now off out so no further feedback until tomorrow.

Latest
I`m running AVG and Avast.Nothing else. Uninstalled Spybot S&D

Oldie :)

[Scotty]

Hello

AVG and Avast? Both anti-virus's? Tell whoever to remove one if so.

You know, it would be easier if they communicated directly. I dont like this idea of 3rd party assistance.

[Oldie]

You know, it would be easier if they communicated directly. I dont like this idea of 3rd party assistance.

Yes I'm fully aware of that, but as I've explained in the past, these third party problem posts are from a small group of elderly folk who recently bought their very first computer. Mainly so as to e-mail their offspring. Although I occasionally help them with the more straightforward problems, and how to's, I prefer to post the more complex stuff here. If I receive a response from a KH member then OK .. if no response then fair enough. I tried.

Whoof .. hope this be the last time for explanations .. I'm all out of puff. Where's BM when needed?

http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/j0/clever.gif

[Scotty]

Sorry, Oldie, I didnt know that.:redface:

[Guest110]

Can i post something to try Oldie

tools
internet options general tab

home page tab get them to click use blank
apply
ok
and restart ie 7

see if msn pops up again
......creeps out before Scotty puts me over his knee.......:D

[Oldie]

At the moment I've managed to convince them to use Firefox. But I won't let go of the MSN hijack thingy me jig with IE.

Scotty young chap. As I personally have few if any problems, other than those of a physical nature, I chose KH as the third party go between. There is usually someone here willing to help, so thanks for your input. Besides, BM insisted I use no other board, so that leaves me with literally no alternative :frown:

Oildie :D

[Scotty]

Let's do it one step at a time. Find out if it is two anti-virus's, then list the methods tried already of resolving this, so I know what not to post.
There are many options out there.:D