TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 (edited) Ok. When I usually type a word in the address bar such as dog without www. or .com or anything it uses google to search for the word. But when I type it in now it goes to www.sirsearch.com. I do not want this to happen!!!!! I want it to use google again!!!!!! Please help. I want to know how to change it back. :lol: :lol: :) B) B) B) B) Even if you don't know how to change it back could you suggest a stress reliever? This is really ticking me off. Edited December 30, 2003 by thedoctor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted December 30, 2003 Sounds to me like you have some spyware or adware on the computer running. I'd suggest downloading Ad Aware and clean your system with it. http://download.com.com/3000-2094-10045910.html?legacy=cnet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 (edited) I already have Ad Aware. I'll run it right now. B) I hope it works. Edited December 30, 2003 by thedoctor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 Well. I ran it and the only things there was 2 tracking cookies. I had deleted my cookies before I ran it. ok. It isn't using Sir Search but MSN Search. getting closer I guess but I'd like it to use google. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 Click on the search button at the top of your browser window. It will open a search box on the left hand side of the window. Click Customize at the top of the search box Select use on search service Choose Google from the list provided Click ok Close the search box You should now be able to use google from the address bar. If this does not work let me know there are a few other things that we can try. We are in my realm of specialty here. LOL B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 It doesn't have google in the customize thingy. Only MSN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 It doesn't have google in the customize thingy. Only MSN. Okay, Inside the Customize window Click on the Autosearch Settings button in the lower left hand corner of the window Then choose "Google Sites" from the first drop down window. And make sure that the second window is set to Just display results in main window. Then Click OK to exit the Autosearch Settings window Then Click OK to exit the Customize Window Then Close the search box See if that works, if not let me know and we will try again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 It doesn't have google there. Just MSN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 give me a few minutes and I will put up some screenshots. EDIT: Okay here are the screenshots. Let me know if this helps or not. Give a couple of minutes for these to load they are really big, and they will distort the page size when you open the spoiler so that they are big enough to read. Click for Spoiler: Click for Spoiler: Click for Spoiler: Click for Spoiler: Click for Spoiler: Click for Spoiler: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 I did everything the screnshots show but there is no google in the drop down menu. I could email you some screen shots if you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 Yeah, go ahead and email them to me and I will take a look so that I can see what you are seeing. And what version of Windows are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 (edited) I am using XP. And Internet Explorer ver. 6 EDIT: I'll convert the images to JPEG. From over 2 megs to over 100 kilobytes. Edited December 30, 2003 by thedoctor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 If all esle fails then you can go here and Download a fresh copy of Internet Explorer which should definitely resolve the issue. INTERNET EXPLORER DOWNLOAD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Bolivar 0 Posted December 30, 2003 Hmm that is really strange. I have problems before with my homepage. Not matter what I did, it would not work properly.. it would always change to some weird site. In the end I just reinstalled Internet Explorer. Another option you could try would be to edit the registry but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're an advanced user. I don't even mess with that thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 Hmm that is really strange. I have problems before with my homepage. Not matter what I did, it would not work properly.. it would always change to some weird site. In the end I just reinstalled Internet Explorer. Another option you could try would be to edit the registry but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're an advanced user. I don't even mess with that thing! Yeah, re installing Internet explorer is always a good bet. And messing with the registry can be REALLY bad if you don't know exactly what you are doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekzone 0 Posted December 30, 2003 (edited) good bet: download "Spyware" its a more through ad ware remover......on mine when Adware says "2 found" Spyware says "150 found" EDIT: link: http://www.webroot.com/php/tryme.php?bjpc=64000&vcode=DT02 Edited December 30, 2003 by trekzone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 good bet: download "Spyware" its a more through ad ware remover......on mine when Adware says "2 found" Spyware says "150 found" do you mean Spybot? Spybot can be downloaded here SPYBOT SEARCH AND DESTROY Just make sure that you use easy mode because advanced mode can be dangerous if not configured properly Myself I use Adaware Pro, but I have a licensed version. (Got to love Kazaa) B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 ok. I sent the screen shots to you ddillard. You should get them soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekzone 0 Posted December 30, 2003 good bet: download "Spyware" its a more through ad ware remover......on mine when Adware says "2 found" Spyware says "150 found" do you mean Spybot? Spybot can be downloaded here SPYBOT SEARCH AND DESTROY Just make sure that you use easy mode because advanced mode can be dangerous if not configured properly Myself I use Adaware Pro, but I have a licensed version. (Got to love Kazaa) B) no, not spybot.........SPYSWEEPER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 Okay, I checked them. You will definitely need to re install Internet Explorer. You have gotten ahold of some spyware somewhere that cleared out the other settings. It is a pain but it happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 good bet: download "Spyware" its a more through ad ware remover......on mine when Adware says "2 found" Spyware says "150 found" do you mean Spybot? Spybot can be downloaded here SPYBOT SEARCH AND DESTROY Just make sure that you use easy mode because advanced mode can be dangerous if not configured properly Myself I use Adaware Pro, but I have a licensed version. (Got to love Kazaa) B) no, not spybot.........SPYSWEEPER Okay, I have never used that one. I will try it out when I get home to see how it works. I have always used Adaware or Spybot Search and Destroy and that is what we recommend to our customers. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 oh well. Can you tell me where I can find my Favorites folder on my computer so I can save it? Like C:\Documents and Settings\ whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 nevermind, found it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 I just want to say thanks for everyones help. I really appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDoctor 0 Posted December 30, 2003 Also, I've never reinstalled Internet Explorer. What do I have to do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekzone 0 Posted December 30, 2003 just download it, and then follow the prompts.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 30, 2003 Thanks No problem. I am just heading out of work now and will come back on when I get home in about a half hour if you have more questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekzone 0 Posted December 30, 2003 let us know if you need anymore help, although you will need to shut down IE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
