How to Fix a Google MSN Hijack
When the Google search engine web page displays as your browser's homepage replacing the MSN website, reset the browser's homepage settings. The culprit may be a newly installed toolbar --- particularly the Google toolbar --- which sets Google as the default page when the toolbar is loaded. If the browser continues to revert back to Google as the homepage, it's possible your system is infected with a virus or spyware.
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Instructions
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Setting Homepage
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Open the Internet browser with the suspected hijack by clicking one of the application shortcuts.
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Click the "Tools" menu and then click the "Options" link. The Browser Options dialog box displays on screen.
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Click the "General" tab and then click the "Restore Default" button or type "MSN.com" in the "Home Page" box.
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Click the "OK" button to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
Malicious Software Removal
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Open the browser and download the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
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Double-click the executable file from the saved location to begin the malicious software removal process.
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Click the "Next" button and click on the "Scan" radio button of your choice, then click the "Next" button. The tool will scan your computer for threats and remove them automatically.
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Tips & Warnings
If using a toolbar, such as one from Google, right-click the toolbar and then click the "Use Google as the default home page" option to disable. You may also wish to uninstall the toolbar.
