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Originally Posted by Hero2
have you tried throwing it out a window 
and are you sure your not running windows ME |
Nope, I'm running Windows XP Professional. Most stable windows system in my opinion next to Windows 2000. I'm sure I can get this problem fixed. I just need to work on it for a bit. So far I haven't had time to sit down and really try things.
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Originally Posted by Ranzid
I'm sorry jeepnut, I just re-read my post and I didn't mean to come off as an asshole like that.
Anyways, there as to be something that installed itself whitout you knowing it, or it came with some other software you installed. Because I can't see any other explaination than this.
Does anyone know if something can install itself without asking, or secretly?
Did you try SPybot? It works very well, you should try it. Also, check everything that starts automatically at the boot up, there might be some program loading that blocks those search engines. Check out these places:
Start up folder in the start menu
Make a search for your run keys in the registry
And check for the running services (if you have XP of 2K)
If you see anything suspicious, remove it, but write it down, in case you need to add it again.
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First of all, I didn't really take you all that seriously so it's not a big deal. I just don't want people thinking I'm an idiot. Although, that is probably unavoidable.
Secondly, I will try spybot. I'll let you know if it works.
And finally, I checked the startup folder and it's empty. Assuming of course I checked the right one. As far as your other two suggestions go, I haven't tried them because I wouldn't know what to be looking for.
*UPDATE* I installed and ran Spybot. Nothing changed except that I'm no longer being redirected when I try to go to Google. It just tells me now that IE can't open the search engine.