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random search engines replacing google

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Whenever I have internet explorer on, google, which is set as the default home page keeps getting replaced by some other search engine such as hot-search.

I'm using a new dell pc since that emachine burned out.
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Schnitzu
Are using any tools to detect and clean up any adware/spyware?
Two good free ones are AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy

If you download either (or both) of these, make sure that you "search for updates" before you run them. These programs are capable of removing lots of unwanted malware that can end up on your computer. Chances are they can fix your problem.
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Pheeph and nny - if AdAware and Spybot can not correct your problem, then I suggest posting your issue in the Security forum. There, I am sure someone will walk you through your issue and help you out.

You may want to browse the Security forum a bit to see how people use a program called Hijack-This to post a log for experts to analyze.
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nny, I can see both of your replies.
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