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The thread discusses a Dell Inspiron 15R user experiencing unwanted redirection to a suspicious search site when using Internet Explorer, likely caused by malware or an add-on like a toolbar. The first poster seeks solutions to restore Google as the default search engine, mentioning some steps that worked in Chrome but not in IE. A second user suggests checking for browser helper objects or malicious software in the registry, recommending tools like HijackThis for malware removal and advising caution with its use on Windows 8.
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Ashesh Kumar

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I have Dell inspirion 15R and my problem is that whenever I open internet explorer form start screen and type my search directly into address bar it redirects to en.ezanel.com/search.../... and I want that Google should search my input not ezanel.I have tried the following steps for removing ezanel. Especially step 3 worked for Google chrome but it can
 

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You probably have some type of add-on such as a tool bar that was installed, or another type.

I believe Browser Helper Objects (BHO) can sometimes be involved. I would search my registry for the name ezanel and also try using Hijack This to see if it points any BHO or other dangerous software.

Edit: I suppose I should add, I have not used Hijack This in a while and it seems to be open source now. Make sure it is useable on Windows 8.
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You probably have some type of add-on such as a tool bar that was installed, or another type.

I believe Browser Helper Objects (BHO) can sometimes be involved. I would search my registry for the name ezanel and also try using Hijack This to see if it points any BHO or other dangerous software.

Edit: I suppose I should add, I have not used Hijack This in a while and it seems to be open source now. Make sure it is useable on Windows 8.
 
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