Re: Search has changed

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Hi Angie :-)

Try this: Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing
Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions

If this resolves your problem then you are still infected. If not, then try
the following:

Try IEFix: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm

If still no joy, do a repair/reinstall of your IE:

First, disable your AV:

How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
SP2 section:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378#XSLTH3130121123120121120120

The section
Windows XP and Windows XP SP1: Edit the registry and install Internet
Explorer 6 works on earlier versions of Windows.

You will need to uninstall WinXP SP2 from Control Panel -> Add/Remove
Programs and then reinstall Service Pack 2. Follow the information here:

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/KB/875350


Jan :)
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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"onewickedflirt" <onewickedflirt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I am having the same problem (on xp professional sp2). It's seems to be
happening to many others as well. I do not have the IE 7 but the problem
seems to have happened around the same time they released it. Maybe it
has
something to do with automatic updates. I have done
hijack/spyway/malware,
virus and registry cleaning. I've reinstalled the search assistant and
did
all the steps that everyone suggested. I've gone as far as uninstalling
the
security updates since that were installed since 1/06. Nothing has
helped.

Angie

"Jan Il" wrote:

Hi Anna :-)

Please see my last response. It is very likely that your problem is being
caused by some type of hijackware or malware on your system. If that is
the
case, then you will not be able to resolve the problem without first
removing the cause.

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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Ok, I made all of the changes and it didn't change the search thing in
any
way.
I thought that when I clicked on customize it took you to a page that
let
you choose the search engines that you wanted to use. I am only
offered
three things to choose from.
1. Use search assistant - allows you to customize your search settings
2. Use one search service - allows you to choose a single search
service
3. use Search Companion - includes step-by step options that help you
refine your search
None of these get me the old search setting.
Anna

"Anna Carter" <acarter@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:%23p6uSsnQGHA.5924@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I have IE 6 sp2 running on winxp. I use the search button always when
I
search. I like the fact that it opens on the left of the screen so I
can
try each link in the main window with out hitting the back button.
Something changed the search feature. Now when I click on it, it
opens
the search panel, but the whole panel has changed, the next thing is
greyed out. When I click on customize, I have tried all three options
and
nothing ever changes in the main search panel. I know I am not
explaining this very well, but I hope some one knows what I am talking
about. I don't like the search assistant thing. I like to start with
one search engine, then click next to cycle thru all of the search
engines. How can I change this back?
I am not aware of any down loads that would have caused this change.
I
did go to the windows update yesterday, but other than that, I haven't
downloaded anything..
Thanks for your help.








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