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The Back Room => The Diner => Topic started by: Bogey on May 11, 2014, 03:27:48 PM

Title: Search Engine Question
Post by: Bogey on May 11, 2014, 03:27:48 PM
I used Google Chrome, but now when I click on my desktop short cut, it takes me to http://speedial.com/

How do I reset. I already deleted this in my settings, but still there.
Title: Re: Search Engine Question
Post by: Gurn Blanston on May 11, 2014, 04:10:19 PM
Quote from: Bogey on May 11, 2014, 03:27:48 PM
I used Google Chrome, but now when I click on my desktop short cut, it takes me to http://speedial.com/

How do I reset. I already deleted this in my settings, but still there.

Sounds like you've been wormed, Bill. The first thing I would try is to delete the shortcut, then type in the address you want to go, then create a new shortcut from there. If, in fact, it again gets changed to the speedial address, you will have to root it out with whatever you use (you have a Mac, do you not?) to root out crap. After that, never have unprotected surfing. Always wear a digital condom! Try this:

http://www.removespywaretrojan.com/how-to-remove-speedial-com-best-way-to-remove-speedial-com-from-your-computer/

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Title: Re: Search Engine Question
Post by: Bogey on May 11, 2014, 09:42:46 PM
Thanks, Gurn.  Updated Mcafee....deleted program...deleted Google Chrome....re installed.....and Speed dial still starts off Google Chrome.  When I open another tab, it is fine.  Just that window that open initially.  Grrrr.
Title: Re: Search Engine Question
Post by: Bogey on May 11, 2014, 09:52:38 PM
Nailed it.  I think.  Correct!  It was in the settings (not extensions) and had to ask it to open on the Tab Page.
Title: Re: Search Engine Question
Post by: Bogey on May 11, 2014, 10:03:51 PM
Quote from: Philo on May 11, 2014, 09:53:06 PM
You also shouldn't be using Mcafree, if you really think you need protection software I'd suggest Kaspersky.

Thanks for your help tonight and also to Ernie....saw him lurking as well. :)

Gurn, see IM.