IE 7 Homepage Turns Into HTTP:///


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Everytime i set any website address as a homepage in IE7, the next time i run IE...the homepage disappears and the entry of HTTP:/// come in automatically.

how to fix this issue? I've checked the PC thoroughly and there is no virus on it.

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Might not be a virus that's causing this.

Download some anti-spam software and check its not a spyware hijacker thats taking control of IE7.

"Adware Anti-Spam" is good for tracking this kind of thing. If you know what you doing, you could always use "HiJack This".

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  • 2 weeks later...

First scan for malware, using AntiVirus and also AntiSpy. Then use CCleaner to clear PC junk. Reboot.

Next: Open Regedit and navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\DefaultPrefix

Now, in the RHS, double click the Key "(Default)" and ensure that its value is set as: http://

If not, then change its value to : http://

Next, navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\URL\Prefixes

Again, in the RHS, double-click the key "www" and ensure that its value is set as: http://

If not, then change its value to http://

Click OK. Exit Regedit. Reboot.

Now try to set the home page, and see if it has helped.

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