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by dmiles

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I am using Win ME with IE6 on my current system
The problem is when clicking on the Search icon I cannot use MSN search,I get GO TO search pane in panel on the left side when it opens
I would prefer to use MSN search column,yet when I click on thecustomize button and the pane opens ,MSN is not listed in column to select as a choice
Has anyone seen this before or have a solution on how to get MSN search reset.
Thanks In Advance

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by dklippert

This could be an attack of spyware. Here are the settings to set MSN as the search engine for Windows ME:

[HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Search.Page"="http://home.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"
[HKEY LOCAL MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Default Search URL"="http://home.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch""Search Page"="http://home.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=ie&ar=iesearch"

As you know sometimes these pastes develop odd spacing. Back up the registry item befor changing it.
BTW, you might also check the Tools>Internet Options Programs tab and click reset Web settings.
Good luck.

by dmiles

DKLIPPERT
I tried to modify the registry keys and I am still getting the the same search window,I am rewarding you the points for putting me on the right track.
I will also keep trying to fix this problem.
Thanks again

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