Paul G
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:19 am Post subject:
Help: MSN Messenger allows unwanted internet access! |
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We recently switched from an AOL dial-up service to MSN, via a Qwest DSL
account. We have set-up several subaccounts with various levels of
adult-content filtering, as there are a number of kids using the internet.
We use MSN messenger daily. The sign-on icon for Messenger is displayed in
the lower right-hand corner of the screen.
The problem: When you left-click the Messenger icon on the PC screen, it
opens a menu that shows "MSN homepage" as an option. If you click on that,
it opens to the MSN homepage, completely circumventing the normal logon /
password procedure. As a result, it provides unfiltered access to all the
internet, which is highly undesireable.
The standard logon process takes you to an"MSN Explorer" browser page
(version 9.0, I believe). However, the undersired, unfiltered route takes
you to a "Microsoft Explorer" browser (Version 6).
I have tried to locate and uninstall this version of Explorer from my PC,
but it is not displayed in the list of programs on the "install/remove"
screen. I did find a folder for it in the Program files, but I am hestiant
to simply delete the folder, not knowing what else might be imacpted.
Any ideas?
Thanks! |
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