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Thread ID: 21884 2002-07-06 07:55:00 My browser is advertising for Actrix Curly (487) Press F1
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60270 2002-07-06 07:55:00 A long time ago, I used to belong to Actrix Networks. Proformance problems caused me to dump them, now with Paradise dialup and not too many complaints!!

However, though no big deal, the top line of IE shows "Press F1- New Zealand's etc - Actrix Networks.

I would like to get rid of the Actrix Networks bit. I realise that it will involve fooling around with the registry, but I need some detailed assistance from some kind soul. My gratitude will be your reward.
Curly (487)
60271 2002-07-06 08:35:00 Hi, this is known as Branding and can be removed by editing your registry, however look at This Site (www.dougknox.com) for a vbs file for downloading to remove branding. I can't guarantee the reliability of the download however - check it for viruses first before actioning.

Look at Scot's Newletter (www.scotsnewsletter.com) for instructions on how to do it manually

J.
Jester (13)
60272 2002-07-06 08:46:00 Or you could install IE from a PC World Plus CD.

It won't remove advertising, but it will provide a nice snazzy PC World advertisement ;)

Or I think it does - it may now provide advertising.
-=JM=- (16)
60273 2002-07-06 12:29:00 I Had the same problem! Its a registry mod, using registry editor delete the following value, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\InternetExplo rer\Main\ActrixNetworks.;)
Don't touch anything else ,changing things in the registry can make your computer disfuctional.:(
Mattrix (527)
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