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| bogstandard:
Many years ago, when I had a steam powered computer, I used to do all my own programming in Z80 machine code. Unfortunately, the old brain cell can't keep up with the latest technology, and I have hit a slight problem with my IE7. Before we start, I am NOT interested in changing over to another browser, it took me long enough to get used to IE, and I don't wish to go thru another learning curve. So back to my problem. I have just repaired my XP pro installation with a SP3 version, and everything works great. EXCEPT when I open IE7, it autmatically loads a URL which then opens MSN homepage. This URL kicks in straight away. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157 This is the page that then loads. http://uk.msn.com/?ocid=iehp Now normally I just set my opening page to Blank, which I did (about one hundred times) but still this redirect kicks in. Any ideas on how I get rid on this annoying little beastie, without learning how to reprogramme my brain? Bogs |
| CrewCab:
John, ............... I'm assuming you've done the standard "Internet Options" and set the home page to "Google" or whatever :coffee: CC |
| bogstandard:
Yep, done that, set to blank page. Never had this trouble before, always worked and booted to a blank page. Maybe I should just delete IE7 and download a new version from Microcrap. John |
| Brass_Machine:
Sorry John... Can't help you with that. Even though I am an IT guy, I refuse to use IE. I will ask around though and see if anyone knows why. Eric |
| CrewCab:
I usually boot to Google, but that's immaterial really ........... I tend to favour Firefox, though IE7 seems to have much improved security so it should be just fine. I'm surprised you can't set a default home page ......... so ........... your suggestion of disembowelling IE7 and reinstalling it seems a first class idea to me. To be fair my machines seem to get serious pmt on an annual basis :hammer: ........... and a serious reinstall :zap: :med: :smart: ......... usually sorts them out .......... it's just so dam time consuming :wack: CC |
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