Re: Using Internet Explorer Links

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From: Larmil 5639 (Larmil5639_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/16/05 

Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 14:19:01 -0800

Thank you for taking my message and the response. Just prior to receiving
your message I did the Adaware procedure prescribed by Wesley Vogel. It
corrected the problem. Am saving and printing out you solution with his for
reference files. Really appreciate your help and so does the grandfather.

"Sharon F" wrote:

> On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 07:19:07 -0800, Larmil 5639 wrote:
>
> > Am reposting this for grandfather who is 75 years old and has a sight
> > problem. A post was made by him to New Users yesterday about this problem.
> > Tried those suggestions but none resolved problem. When going to
> > Start/Programs/Internet Explorer, or to Tools/Internet Options/Home Page
> > setting under Gereral Tab where you click on Use Current or Default or Blank
> > the following occurs: No matter what is indicated for home page and using
> > Apply, the entry always reverts back to "my.yahoo.com". It will not change.
> > Also the MS Udate Site/Page always appears - not the selected home page under
> > Internet Options on any attempt to use an Internet Explorer link. The only
> > page/site that appears is Microsoft Update just as if it is clicked on under
> > the Start/Programs links. As mentioned any attempt to use links to Internet
> > Explorer activates the MS Udate Site and the home page setting does not
> > respond to "Use Current, Default or Blank. It always reads my.yahoo.com which
> > does come up when home page icon is clicked. Tried setting up new connection
> > (DSL) and no change. Did Adaware scan - no items reported. Ran a Kaspersky
> > virus scan - nothing there. All other programs and links work fine. Just
> > can't get IE to open home page setting instead of MS Udate Site. On a recent
> > beboot had a box message that referred to "mscoree.dll" but it did not remain
> > on desktop long enough for me to understand. Thank you for any interest and
> > help.
>
> What is he using to start Internet Explorer? Is it the blue e (no white
> background) or an internet shortcut (blue e on white background)?
>
> If it is an internet shortcut - check the properties to see what website
> the shortcut is pointed at. If the URL is for the Windows Update site,
> that's why the web browser keeps showing that page.
>
> If he is missing the special blue e icon on the desktop, it can be added:
> Right click the desktop. Select Properties. Display Properties will appear.
> Click the "Desktop" tab to bring that page into view. Click the Customize
> Desktop button on this page. On the next screen that appears, mark the box
> to show a shortcut for Internet Explorer. Click OK. The properties screen
> should close and there should be a blue e (no white background) on the
> desktop. That icon, when double clicked, should go to the home page that is
> designated in Internet Options.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
>

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