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beal232
2006-04-09, 05:28
I use the spybot1.4to lock the IE start page,but it doesn't work.
Everytime I check the tool of the IE ,the start page is still locked,but
it was changed.
the web is:hxxp://www.ok56.com/

md usa spybot fan
2006-04-10, 07:27
When you go into Spybot > Mode > Advanced Mode > Tools > IE Tweaks there are three "Miscellaneous locks" on Spybot's IE tweaks page:
Lock Hosts file read-only as protection against hijackers
Lock IE start page setting against user changes (current user)
Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE (current user)
The following lock only prevents the current user from changing the "Home page":
Lock IE start page setting against user changes (current user)
From Spybot's help facility:


IE Tweaks Tools

These are very small changes recommended to make your system a bit safer and more secure. ... locking the IE settings will prevent other users of your computer to change your preferences.
To test if this lock is working properly, go into Spybot > Mode > Advanced Mode > Tools > IE Tweaks. Under "Miscellaneous locks", check this lock:
Lock IE start page setting against user changes (current user)
And uncheck this lock:
Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE (current user)
Then go into Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options… > General tab. In the "Home page" section you should not be able to type an address in the Address box, and the following buttons should be disabled:
Use Current
Use Default
Use Blank
Locking the "Home page" does not necessarily prevent malicious software from changing your "Home page". In fact in some cases the opposite is true. Malicious software has been known change the "Home page" and then set this lock to prevent you from changing the "Home page" back. See the following Microsoft article:
Home page setting changes unexpectedly, or you cannot change your home page setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159
I strongly suggest that you run the scans in the following instructions:
BEFORE you post a log, and who will advise you.
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288
If those scans do not find something and correct your "Home page" problem, I suggest that you continue with those instructions and post the following forum:
Malware Removal
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22

beal232
2006-04-11, 15:16
Sorry, late reply. Because I do not know English,and I am not familiar to this forum.Recently network speed is not so good. But I will try your Recommendations . Very grateful

beal232
2006-04-12, 07:45
thank you very much,it is OK.