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by rom2001

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How can I stop website from opening automatically after starting my computer? I tried to change my HOME DEFAULT PAGE, deleted all files(including cookies) in the TEMPORARY INTERNET FILES folder, cleared HISTORY in the Internet Option menu,.. to no avail. It opens again when I re-start my PC.

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by fossil

If this is happening when your machine boots, it isn't your browser. There are serveral other possibilities, though. Simplest is check your "START" menu item. It might be there. Next, go to START:RUN and type MSCONFIG. Go to the Startup tab and look for the name of your browser or an html page. If it's there, uncheck it. IF still no luch, it's off to the registry. If you're uncomfortable editing the registry, then stop here. From Start:Run, type REGEDIT. Navigate to \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion .There are two places to look once you're there. Scroll down the list and click on RUun. THe right side of the screen will list things that run when you start. AGain, look for your browser or an html.If you see it, delete it. Next palce to look is RunServices. Click on it and if you see the browser or an html, delete it. If you made any changes, reboot and see if it still happens.

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