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05 April 2012 | US Navy Vet

Posted on 04/05/2012 6:07:35 AM PDT by US Navy Vet

OK about 2 weeks ago my wife was doing SOMETHING on my computer(PC) and SOMEHOW my web "Homepage" got changed to Google.com. I have tried EVERYTHING I can to change it back to what I want(Yahoo). I use Mozilla and even when I look at IE that one was changed too. I HATE Google and I find Yahoo to be SLIGHTLY less offensive. Please Help!


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To: US Navy Vet

Google is about to buy Yahoo, so it may all be a moot point soon


21 posted on 04/05/2012 6:23:30 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: rawhide
You need serious help. It is very likely that you have a root-kit level malware infection. I suggest using MajorGeeks.com to resolve the problem. Free, safe and , IMHO, guaranteed success.

Here is the link to get you started:

MajorGeeks Trojan Removal Assistance

In a nutshell the process is: Read the instructions, download the recommended anti-malware files, run the files, collect the logs, post the logs to a new thread on the MajorGeeks forum, wait for a reply from MajorGeeks via the forum and then repeat that cycle a couple of times.

If you follow their instructions carefully and post the resulting logs you will get expert help in removing your malware/virus. It may take you a couple of days to complete the job but you will be successful.

Not easy but very effective.

22 posted on 04/05/2012 6:27:52 AM PDT by InterceptPoint (TIN)
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To: US Navy Vet
SOMEHOW my web "Homepage" got changed to Google.com

I think I know how this possibly happened. When Google is NOT your home page, and you access it, there is a small area at the top of the page that says something like: "Come here often? Make Google your home page."

If she unintentionally clicked on it, your home page was changed without actually going under the hood.

I doubt this is a malware issue, unless I missed any of your further replies. IMHO, malware would look a bit more obvious (i.e. shopping pages coming up randomly as you browse).

In any case here are instructions from mozilla that should help you change your homepage back.
23 posted on 04/05/2012 6:33:46 AM PDT by mmichaels1970
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To: Scutter

This is the most likely problem.

Go into Uninstall/Remove Programs and remove anything with the name “toolbar” in it. Toolbar trash is never needed
and is just another way for google etc to get a foothold on your PC.


24 posted on 04/05/2012 6:39:56 AM PDT by soycd
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To: US Navy Vet

As always, the correct answer is, “Buy a Macintosh.”


25 posted on 04/05/2012 6:42:12 AM PDT by Corwin of Amber (Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice, and moderation in the pursuit of justice no virtue.)
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To: US Navy Vet

Lots of good ideas here, but I say buy a new computer and avoid Mozilla. Put everything in your old computer on a thumb device but just take the most essential stuff to the new computer. You will discover that the thumb device gives you serenity and a feeling of lightness and detachment from your old baggage, 99% of which you will not miss and never be stimulated to access.
No really. Get a new computer. Shopping is fun.


26 posted on 04/05/2012 6:42:46 AM PDT by Lady Lucky ( Romney -- the pink slime of presidential politics)
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To: ml/nj

self ping


27 posted on 04/05/2012 7:03:20 AM PDT by ml/nj
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To: US Navy Vet

Go to tools, internet options, general, type in: http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/*/index


28 posted on 04/05/2012 7:05:28 AM PDT by rightly_dividing
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To: US Navy Vet

Make FR your home page - use Startpage.com for searches.

My computer tech installed Mozilla and it wouldn’t accept FR as my home page - IE does.


29 posted on 04/05/2012 7:08:25 AM PDT by Thank You Rush
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To: US Navy Vet

One of the great things about freeware is it’s free. Download the latest version, and reinstall it. If you’re having issues run something like ccleaner then revouninstaller. Worst case scenario is you lose your bookmarks, never had it happen though. If you need the funky old version check out filehippo.com The older versions of most popular freeware are there.


30 posted on 04/05/2012 7:16:15 AM PDT by allmost
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To: US Navy Vet; mmichaels1970
Possibly someone stuned your computer with a beeber like device?

Seriously, the first thing you should do is follow the instructions at the link provided by mmichaels1970 in post #23.

If that doesn't help, this could be a hugh and series problem!
31 posted on 04/05/2012 7:25:42 AM PDT by FreedomOfExpression
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To: Corwin of Amber
Mac's seem to have lost their immunity from the malicious coding world:

Fast-growing Flashback Botnet Includes Over 600,000 Macs, Malware Experts Say
32 posted on 04/05/2012 7:37:58 AM PDT by TomGuy
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To: US Navy Vet

Go into add or remove programs on your control panel and uninstall the Google Chrome toolbar. I had to do it on my fiancee’s computer.


33 posted on 04/05/2012 8:08:26 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: US Navy Vet

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34 posted on 04/05/2012 10:09:19 AM PDT by deweyfrank
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To: US Navy Vet

Instead of Google or Yahoo, try:

http://www.startpage.com

The most secure search engine.


35 posted on 04/05/2012 11:31:57 AM PDT by Only1choice____Freedom (FDR had the New Deal. President 0bama has the Raw Deal.)
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