Homepage changed by ISP

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kenC

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I recently changed from Pay as you go to a contract with 3 (ISP)

Now when I open my browser it takes me to their homepage instead of the one I set.
I asked in the shop and they say this is normal.

I've checked the browser (Opera) settings and my home page is still set OK.

Anyone else had a problem with this?

It's not a big problem, of course.....I just close the tab as it's opening. It's annoying though.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer 7738G
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium X64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core2 duo T6600
Memory
4gb
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GT 1gb
Hard Drives
2 X 500 gb
Never had that problem with DSL or Cable, but did with dial up. I know that dial up can do it, so I would image so could DSL and Cable.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
If your ISP automatically making your first access into a redirect to a particular page you may be able to get around it by pointing your web browser to an internal html file that redirects you to your real home page. I don't know if that'll work but maybe.
Place the following text into Notepad:

<html>
<head>
<title>Redirection</title>
<meta http-equiv="refresh" content="0;url=http://www.homepage.com">
</head>
<body>
<p>
Redirecting homepage. If you're not redirected within a couple of seconds,
click here:<br />
<a href="http://www.homepage.com">Homepage</a>
</p>
</body>
</html>


Edit http://www.homepage.com in both locations to reflect your desired homepage. Save in notepad as all files and as homepage.html. Open in your web browser and tell the browser to use that as a home page.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple Macbook Pro (April 2009)
OS
W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
CPU
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo 2.93Ghz [T9800 Penryn]
Motherboard
NVIDIA nForce 730i Rev. B1 [Mac-F2268EC8 (U2E1)]
Memory
4096MB Samsung DDR3 Dual Channel [PC3-8500F 1066Mhz]
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB [G96M Rev. C1]
Sound Card
SB X-Fi Surround 5.1 USB | Onboard Realtek (Disabled)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer x223wbd 22" | Apple Anti-Glare 17" (Disabled)
Screen Resolution
{Current} 1440x900 {Acer} 1680x1050 {Apple} 1920x1200
Hard Drives
{Internal}
Seagate Momentus 320GB 2.5" 7200RPM [ST9320421AS]

{Externals}
LaCie 320GB USB 2.0 HDD [301284UR]
LaCie 750GB USB 2.0 FW400 eSATA HDD [301314U]
LaCie 1TB USB 2.0 HDD [301304UR]
PSU
Magsafe
Case
Aluminum/Unibody (MBP52)
Cooling
2 x 6000 RPM Fans
Keyboard
Logitech G-15v2 [PN 920-000379]
Mouse
Logitech G-9 [PN 910-000338]
Internet Speed
12Mbps/2.5Mbps w/ 24Mbps Speed Boost [Comcast]
Other Info
Logitech X-540 Speakers [PN 970223-0122]
Sennheiser PC-151 Headset
That's really great! Beat the b......s! .....or rather, you did.

Your script works fine. If I close my browser and re-open, I get to my homepage (without going thru' the redirect page)....it just opens at the HP

It doesn't work so well if I re-boot completely.......then I get their page, but closing the tab leaves my HP

I gave you some well deserved 'rep' ........thanks.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer 7738G
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium X64 SP1
CPU
Intel Core2 duo T6600
Memory
4gb
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GT 1gb
Hard Drives
2 X 500 gb
No problem, glad I could help.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple Macbook Pro (April 2009)
OS
W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
CPU
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo 2.93Ghz [T9800 Penryn]
Motherboard
NVIDIA nForce 730i Rev. B1 [Mac-F2268EC8 (U2E1)]
Memory
4096MB Samsung DDR3 Dual Channel [PC3-8500F 1066Mhz]
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB [G96M Rev. C1]
Sound Card
SB X-Fi Surround 5.1 USB | Onboard Realtek (Disabled)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer x223wbd 22" | Apple Anti-Glare 17" (Disabled)
Screen Resolution
{Current} 1440x900 {Acer} 1680x1050 {Apple} 1920x1200
Hard Drives
{Internal}
Seagate Momentus 320GB 2.5" 7200RPM [ST9320421AS]

{Externals}
LaCie 320GB USB 2.0 HDD [301284UR]
LaCie 750GB USB 2.0 FW400 eSATA HDD [301314U]
LaCie 1TB USB 2.0 HDD [301304UR]
PSU
Magsafe
Case
Aluminum/Unibody (MBP52)
Cooling
2 x 6000 RPM Fans
Keyboard
Logitech G-15v2 [PN 920-000379]
Mouse
Logitech G-9 [PN 910-000338]
Internet Speed
12Mbps/2.5Mbps w/ 24Mbps Speed Boost [Comcast]
Other Info
Logitech X-540 Speakers [PN 970223-0122]
Sennheiser PC-151 Headset
I gave you rep already, excellent.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
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