MS IE Hi Jacked?

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  1. Posts : 1,965
    win 7 X64 Ultimate SP1
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    MS IE Hi Jacked?


    All of a sudden when I use search the results page that comes up is Time Warner. I have my browser set to Bing. I have searched all places that I could think of and can't find where I am being Hi Jacked. Can somebody tip me off. BTW I have loaded ver 11 but it was doing it prior to that.
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  2. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #2

    Does this reset fix things:
    MS IE Hi Jacked?-reset.png
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  3. Posts : 1,965
    win 7 X64 Ultimate SP1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Reset


    I hadn't tried reset. But It didn't work.
    I have scanned with:
    MBAM
    CCleaner
    Norton IE Security
    Microsoft Security Essentials
    SpyBot

    In IE addons the search provider is set to Bing and it is the only one available. I have searched my disk for "Yahoo" and deleted all references. Yahoo and Time Warner are collaborating on search. I called Time Warner. I had language difficulties with them and the tech seemed not to have a clue. I asked for someone to contact me. No return so far. I pay them for Internet access not to set my homepage and search provider. Can you tell I am becoming agitated?
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  4. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #4

    Open ie and Use Ctrl+E and see what shows up,
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  5. Posts : 1,965
    win 7 X64 Ultimate SP1
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Ctrl + e


    That key stroke expands a dropdown from the address bar. The only thing showing was a history list and a Bing icon representing my provider.
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  6. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Using AdwCleaner could be very helpful.

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  7. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
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    When you reset did you remember to Delete personal settings ?
    Also when you first opened ie,
    Did msn.com open
    After reset and first opening ie you should get a popup box saying Add-ons are ready to be Enabled/ Click Don't enable.
    Flash player should be the only suborn add-on which will not be disabled,
    I would add this to the tutorials process

    Also you say that Bing is the only "Available" search provider/ does this mean others are listed ?
    Did you also remember to click on Show All add-ons on the bottom of the left column ?
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  8. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
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    Sounds like Time Warner is doing a DNS redirection on their end Bob. I found this thread on DSL Reports:

    SB6580 high jacked DNS settings by "TWC search" - Time Warner Cable | DSLReports Forums

    Not sure where this Opt out info is located, and since your contact with TWC was not very helpful, here's something to try.

    Start> In search box type services.msc> Enter> Scroll down to DNS Client> Right click DNS Client> Properties> Set the service to Manual

    See if Bing search returns. You'd ultimately have to have TWC fix this if I'm correct. Why the recent change would be a question as well.

    Some possible help

    How to Stop Your ISP from Hijacking Your DNS Servers

    Hijack my DNS and I’ll be annoyed. Blame me for it and I’ll go ballistic.

    A Guy
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  9. Posts : 1,965
    win 7 X64 Ultimate SP1
    Thread Starter
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    Time Warner


    A Guy: I tried the manual setting it didn't work. I need to chew time warner out.
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  10. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
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    If you get no help from them, you can see if switching DNS providers helps

    Open DNS

    DNS Addressing - How to Change in Windows 7

    Google DNS

    https://developers.google.com/speed/...dns/docs/using

    You can run the DNS Bench from GRC to see which service is fastest for you.

    https://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm

    A Guy
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