using internet explorer

[adam]

recently whileusing internet explorer my home page was
set automaticlly and now i can not change it because the
area in internet tools has been greyed out and it wont
allow me to touch it
anyone have any sugestions

[Ramesh [MS-MVP]]

Home Page Setting Changes Unexpectedly, or You Cannot Change your Home Page
Setting
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320159

Remove IE Restrictions & Restore Missing tabs. Download a fix from:
http://mvps.org/sramesh2k/reg/IE_reset_restrictions.reg

The problem may be due to:

1. A spyware. Download Ad-Aware from www.lavasoftusa.com, scan the system
and eliminate the malware products. Re-apply the above fix if necessary.
** Remember to update the pattern file using WebUpdate in Ad-Aware **

( Caused by a malware called CoolWebSearch. Also, Download:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip )

2. You have enabled SpyBot immunize (protection) feature or any other
similar software. Also, disable the following features:
"Lock IE start page against user changes"
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE"

More Information:
Internet Explorer Control Panel Restrictions:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/797/

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Regards,

Ramesh (MS-MVP)

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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"adam" > wrote in message
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recently whileusing internet explorer my home page was
set automaticlly and now i can not change it because the
area in internet tools has been greyed out and it wont
allow me to touch it
anyone have any sugestions