IE8 Corruption Message.

I get the following message every time IE8 opens. This is new since the
install. AVG scans find nothing.

Running XP SP3

"A program on your computer has corrupted your default search provider
setting for Internet Explorer.

Internet Explorer has reset this setting to your original search provider,
Google (www.google.com).

Internet Explorer will now open Search Settings, where you can change this
setting or install more search providers."

Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

--
Owen McKenzie
Posting from Dodge City,KS

When you're up to your ass in alligators,
today is the first day in the rest of your life.

Terry Pratchett

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested logs
in an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
or other appropriate forums.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
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--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002

Owen McKenzie wrote:
> I get the following message every time IE8 opens. This is new since the
> install. AVG scans find nothing.
>
> Running XP SP3
>
> "A program on your computer has corrupted your default search provider
> setting for Internet Explorer.
>
> Internet Explorer has reset this setting to your original search provider,
> Google (www.google.com).
>
> Internet Explorer will now open Search Settings, where you can change this
> setting or install more search providers."
>
> Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Hi,
1. Start Internet Explorer without add-ons from:
Right-click the IE icon on the desktop. Choose Start without add-ons.
or
Programs> Accessories> System tools> Internet Explorer (no add-ons)
If the warning does not appear, a browser add-on is trying to change your
default search

To determine which add-on is the culprit, see:
IEBlog Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

928426- Internet Explorer 7 may exit immediately when it includes an add-on
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928426

2. If the problem is not caused by an add-on, look for a third-party program
as the cause.
936214- How to troubleshoot compatibility problems that affect IE7 in
Windows Vista:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936214 (Also applies to XP)

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]


"Owen McKenzie" <jomckenzie@escapees.com> wrote in message
news:760rsrF19ctgbU2@mid.individual.net...
> I get the following message every time IE8 opens. This is new since the
> install. AVG scans find nothing.
>
> Running XP SP3
>
> "A program on your computer has corrupted your default search provider
> setting for Internet Explorer.
>
> Internet Explorer has reset this setting to your original search provider,
> Google (www.google.com).
>
> Internet Explorer will now open Search Settings, where you can change this
> setting or install more search providers."
>
> Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
>
> - -
> Owen McKenzie
> Posting from Dodge City,KS
>
> When you're up to your ass in alligators,
> today is the first day in the rest of your life.
>
> Terry Pratchett

This seems to be a pretty common issue judging by the web traffic and blogs.

I have the same issue as above, disabling all add-ons by either method
doesn't change anything. Running XP3 & IE8 w/ Norton AV2009.

This issue started the first time I opened IE8 after using Windows Update to
install it early this week. I thought I waited long enough for a bug-free IE8.

Give us a new answer, no scripts!

thank you,

MJHeil

"Don Varnau" wrote:

> Hi,
> 1. Start Internet Explorer without add-ons from:
> Right-click the IE icon on the desktop. Choose Start without add-ons.
> or
> Programs> Accessories> System tools> Internet Explorer (no add-ons)
> If the warning does not appear, a browser add-on is trying to change your
> default search
>
> To determine which add-on is the culprit, see:
> IEBlog Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode:
> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
>
> 928426- Internet Explorer 7 may exit immediately when it includes an add-on
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928426
>
> 2. If the problem is not caused by an add-on, look for a third-party program
> as the cause.
> 936214- How to troubleshoot compatibility problems that affect IE7 in
> Windows Vista:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936214 (Also applies to XP)
>
> Hope this helps,
> Don
> [MS MVP- IE]
>
>
> "Owen McKenzie" <jomckenzie@escapees.com> wrote in message
> news:760rsrF19ctgbU2@mid.individual.net...
> > I get the following message every time IE8 opens. This is new since the
> > install. AVG scans find nothing.
> >
> > Running XP SP3
> >
> > "A program on your computer has corrupted your default search provider
> > setting for Internet Explorer.
> >
> > Internet Explorer has reset this setting to your original search provider,
> > Google (www.google.com).
> >
> > Internet Explorer will now open Search Settings, where you can change this
> > setting or install more search providers."
> >
> > Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
> >
> > - -
> > Owen McKenzie
> > Posting from Dodge City,KS
> >
> > When you're up to your ass in alligators,
> > today is the first day in the rest of your life.
> >
> > Terry Pratchett
>
>

"MJHeil" <MJHeil@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:683C4D85-ABE0-4133-BB3D-0B87FBB167C1@microsoft.com...
> This seems to be a pretty common issue judging by the web traffic and
> blogs.
>
> I have the same issue as above, disabling all add-ons by either method
> doesn't change anything. Running XP3 & IE8 w/ Norton AV2009.
>
> This issue started the first time I opened IE8 after using Windows Update
> to
> install it early this week. I thought I waited long enough for a bug-free
> IE8.
>
> Give us a new answer, no scripts!

It's always best to start your own thread detailing your issues. "Me to"
posts are at best overlooked and at worst ignored.

I don't know what your compter skills level is, but you might want to take a
look at the following blog with regard to a registry tweak that has resolved
this issue for some folks using Windows XP and IE8:

http://blog.kirb.us/2009/03/20/a-pro...rnet-explorer/

Good luck,

Donald Anadell


>
> thank you,
>
> MJHeil
>
> "Don Varnau" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> 1. Start Internet Explorer without add-ons from:
>> Right-click the IE icon on the desktop. Choose Start without add-ons.
>> or
>> Programs> Accessories> System tools> Internet Explorer (no add-ons)
>> If the warning does not appear, a browser add-on is trying to change your
>> default search
>>
>> To determine which add-on is the culprit, see:
>> IEBlog Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer's (No Add-ons) Mode:
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx
>>
>> 928426- Internet Explorer 7 may exit immediately when it includes an
>> add-on
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928426
>>
>> 2. If the problem is not caused by an add-on, look for a third-party
>> program
>> as the cause.
>> 936214- How to troubleshoot compatibility problems that affect IE7 in
>> Windows Vista:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936214 (Also applies to XP)
>>
>> Hope this helps,
>> Don
>> [MS MVP- IE]
>>
>>
>> "Owen McKenzie" <jomckenzie@escapees.com> wrote in message
>> news:760rsrF19ctgbU2@mid.individual.net...
>> > I get the following message every time IE8 opens. This is new since the
>> > install. AVG scans find nothing.
>> >
>> > Running XP SP3
>> >
>> > "A program on your computer has corrupted your default search provider
>> > setting for Internet Explorer.
>> >
>> > Internet Explorer has reset this setting to your original search
>> > provider,
>> > Google (www.google.com).
>> >
>> > Internet Explorer will now open Search Settings, where you can change
>> > this
>> > setting or install more search providers."
>> >
>> > Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
>> >
>> > - -
>> > Owen McKenzie
>> > Posting from Dodge City,KS
>> >
>> > When you're up to your ass in alligators,
>> > today is the first day in the rest of your life.
>> >
>> > Terry Pratchett
>>
>>