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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: copas on February 11, 2014, 11:21:24 AM

Title: Setting the default browser
Post by: copas on February 11, 2014, 11:21:24 AM

I am running Vista Ultimate and have a dial up connection.
I seem to be often taken over by one program or another and spend considerable time getting rid of them.
I do have Windows Defender and a pop up blocker.
To my subject line I know how to get to the selection box, 'Manage ad ons' .
My primary problem: When I set Google as default browser it doesn't take effect.
Can anyone tell me where I'm going wrong?

Ivan Copas

Title: Re: Setting the default browser
Post by: Allan on February 11, 2014, 11:38:02 AM

1) Windows Defender is a worthless waste of resources

2) Do you have a full time anti virus app installed and resident?

3) I suggest you make sure your system is malware free. Please follow the instructions in the following link and post your logs in the thread you create (NOT in this thread):
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

Title: Re: Setting the default browser
Post by: Computer_Commando on February 12, 2014, 07:53:43 AM

Windows Defender is not an anti-virus.
MS says: "Windows Defender is your first line of defense against spyware and other unwanted software."

It seems to be installed, by default, on Windows 7, don't know about Vista.

Title: Re: Setting the default browser
Post by: soybean on February 13, 2014, 08:58:17 AM

Quote from: copas on February 11, 2014, 11:21:24 AM

My primary problem: When I set Google as default browser it doesn't take effect.

What web browser are you using? 

Quote from: copas on February 11, 2014, 11:21:24 AM

I do have Windows Defender and a pop up blocker.

Disable Windows Defender and install one or more good protection apps such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (http://malwarebytes-antimalware-free.downloads205.com/?gclid=CKTXzLm8ybwCFfM7OgodQxwABA) and SUPERAntiSpyware (http://www.superantispyware.com/).   After installation, run a quick scan and remove any items found from your computer.  Then, try resetting your home page.

Title: Re: Setting the default browser
Post by: copas on February 16, 2014, 10:24:54 AM

Quote from: soybean on February 13, 2014, 08:58:17 AM

What web browser are you using? 
Disable Windows Defender and install one or more good protection apps such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (http://malwarebytes-antimalware-free.downloads205.com/?gclid=CKTXzLm8ybwCFfM7OgodQxwABA) and SUPERAntiSpyware (http://www.superantispyware.com/).   After installation, run a quick scan and remove any items found from your computer.  Then, try resetting your home page.

Title: Re: Setting the default browser
Post by: soybean on February 16, 2014, 10:37:37 AM

  ???  What was the point of merely quoting my posted comments without adding any of your own comments?

Title: Re: Setting the default browser
Post by: copas on February 16, 2014, 10:44:30 AM

You won't imagine how difficult I find navagating all the posts and forums.
I didn't set about to confuse you.
Accept my sincere apologies.

Title: Re: Setting the default browser
Post by: soybean on February 16, 2014, 10:57:01 AM

OK, thanks for shedding some light on it.  That's helpful to anyone reading this discussion thread, not only me.