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IE 6 SP1

by rmcarl Sep 26, 2006 8:51AM PDT

Verizon has taken over my Internet Explorer. How do I get back to my original IE pages?

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How so?
by John.Wilkinson Sep 26, 2006 11:02AM PDT

If you mean your homepage has been reset to Verizon's, then you can go Tools->Internet Options and enter the URL of your choice for your homepage.

If you mean your search page has been changed, you can go Tools->Internet Options->Programs and click the Reset Web Settings button.

Finally, if you mean the title bar is referencing Verizon, you can click here for instructions on debranding Internet Explorer.

Hope this helps,
John

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by rmcarl Sep 26, 2006 12:43PM PDT
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Resetting homepage...
by John.Wilkinson Sep 27, 2006 2:52PM PDT

If the standard method does not work, I turn to my security software...protection against browser hijacking is becoming a common feature. Windows Defender and Spybot S&D are among the free options that have this ability, so try using one of them to change and subsequently lock your homepage.

John

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Issue resolved
by rmcarl Sep 29, 2006 10:15AM PDT

With help from a knowledgeable Verizon support person named Sabrina, the issue is resolved.
She took me through the steps of optimizing browser settings and on reloading IE everything that had changed was back to original content.

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Down loading & installing
by islandporgy Sep 29, 2006 1:13PM PDT

When I install software I have to be carefull off what I do during installation.
I read every thing very carefully, otherwise I could install somthing I do not want or during the installation install somthing I do not want or make changes to my computer I do not want.

Good luck:

Wendell H

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Microsoft will not be supporting SP1 shortly
by islandporgy Sep 29, 2006 1:22PM PDT
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by rmcarl Sep 30, 2006 12:36AM PDT

I believe you are mistaken. I think you are talking about Windows XP SP1 not Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1.

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