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I cannot get my startup preferences to stick.

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sdgenweb
sdgenweb
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Every time I start my computer, it reverts to IE and with proxy. I have even tried locking my preferences, but that does not work either. Since I do not have a proxy, Yahoo will not start up until I go in and change to "no proxy". When I reboot or shut down the computer, it reverts to IE with proxy.

Every time I start my computer, it reverts to IE and with proxy. I have even tried locking my preferences, but that does not work either. Since I do not have a proxy, Yahoo will not start up until I go in and change to "no proxy". When I reboot or shut down the computer, it reverts to IE with proxy.

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FredMcD
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It sounds like your computers preferences have been locked.

https://support.microsoft.com

Note: Some software, like Advanced SystemCare with Surfing Protection, can protect files in the browser profile folder against changes. If you have such software then check the settings or uninstall this software.

Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;

Installed Plug-ins

Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 10.1.16 Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 15.16.20039
Having more than one version of a program may cause issues. You must remove the older programs. Then get the current full installer.

Separate Security Issue: Update your Adobe Reader Version 2015.016.20039 Note: Other Software is offered in the download.

ideato
ideato
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Hello, probably it is a problem in your win 8.1 network settings, check : cursor to bottom-right corner to get Charms > Settings gear > Change PC settings > Network > Proxy > see if the Automatically detect settings" is ON and make it OFF. Check also the Manual Proxy Setup, Use a proxy server to OFF.

thank you