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My home page has been replaced with an unidentified search page, how do I get rid?

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wzwyw2
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The URL below is the web search that has replaced my usual homepage. It has no branding and I can't get rid of it. I have only just managed to get rid of an unwanted browser. Any suggestions?

The URL below is the web search that has replaced my usual homepage. It has no branding and I can't get rid of it. I have only just managed to get rid of an unwanted browser. Any suggestions?

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wzwyw2
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http://search.conduit.com/?ctid=CT2801948&SearchSource=13

The URL listed above.

dynamite
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search.conduit.com is a malware that has infected several users. Do you see a toolbar from Conduit? If so, you should try to uninstall it and see if it helps. Removing Conduit completely does not seem to be a straightforward thing. Different users have had varying levels of success with different methods. Some of them are listed in these posts:

See if those steps help you too.

wzwyw2
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This is a tedious process for a "not got time for this" person as impatient as myself. However, I have used a free Super Anti Spyware to remove the toolbar invader. I think the remaining "search conduit" homepage has gone now and everything appears to be back to normal...........until next time.

Thanks for your reply Dynamite, I am now a little wiser than I was this morning.