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05 April 2012 | US Navy Vet

[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!

[Buckeye McFrog]

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

[InterceptPoint]

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.

[mmichaels1970]

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.

[soycd]

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.

[Corwin of Amber]

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

[Lady Lucky]

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.

[ml/nj]

self ping

[rightly_dividing]

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

[Thank You Rush]

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.

[allmost]

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.

[FreedomOfExpression]

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!

[TomGuy]

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

[Georgia Girl 2]

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.

[deweyfrank]

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[Only1choice____Freedom]

Instead of Google or Yahoo, try:

http://www.startpage.com

The most secure search engine.