Re: Preventing MSN becoming my home page - URGHH! I hate MSN for this !!

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anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 08/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 14:35:46 -0700

Hi--is there a way to apply this to getting MSN out of
control of address bar?? Thanks
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
> You don't necessarily have to turn to your registry
to
>reset your homepage. You may also want to try the
following
>methods (cited from various websites):
>
>---
>
>1) Create a new Desktop shortcut
>
>2) In the command line, (highlight and paste the below)
>"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" -nohome
>
>3) Name the shortcut: (example) IE6 Blank
>>From now on you can paste a saved URL without loading
your
>ISP software, etc.
>
>4) You can also drag this shortcut into your Quick Launch
>area.
>
> Note: this is the same as setting your Home Page to:
>"about:blank"
>Ad-Aware users, setting your page to "About:Blank"
causes a
>false CWS detection.
>
>http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/ietips.htm
>
>---
>
>Alternatively, you may try the following:
>
>---
>
>To remove all ISP branding, try this:
>
>Click [Start] [Run] Type any of the following command and
>press Enter
>"Rundll32 Iedkcs32.dll,BrandCleanInstallStubs"
>or
>"Rundll32 Iedkcs32.dll,Clear"
>
>http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/IEFAQ.htm#Branding
>
>---
>
> The above go for a common case, and may help you. In
the
>case of more general situation, you will want to check
your
>system for adware - software which can cause problems
much
>like the one you mentions (changing your homepage), as
well
>as many more.
>
> Programs, such as AdAware (link below), will identify
and
>eliminate these types of programs. You can download
AdAware
>from here:
>
>http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
>
> It's critical to remember updating it after
>installation - this ensures you have the latest
protection.
>You may also want to try CWShredder - it catches
variations
>which may have been missed by AdAware. It's available
from:
>
>http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip
>
>As with AdAware, be sure you update it prior to running
it.
>
> For more general knowledge, try the following link:
>
>http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>
>Regards,
>
>Altrus
>
>
>
>"Brian A" <no_spam_bca1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:3jf4j09v8hv793gmgi5qmmlf8gg9k0ke4p@4ax.com...
>: I am absolutely sick of having to remove the registry
>entry that MSN
>: creatres, totally and abolutely against my wishes,
which
>then makes
>: msn.com my home page in MSIE 6. I only want a blank
page.
>I don't want
>: any web site to be my home page. Anyone know how to
>prevent MSN taking
>: over my browser ( or any other site for that matter).
>: Remove 'no_spam_' from email address.
>
>
>.
>

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