How to completely remove POKKI

Hi Does anyone know how to totally remove POKKI? Just remove it from add/remove on Windows 8, but when I create a new account it will get reinstall. Thank

westread,
What anti-virus and firewall are you using? Some of them will lock your homepage, and some remember it long enough so that if you disable them, they will change it back once you reboot!
Also take a look at this: http://www.eightforums.com/browsers-mail/37881-internet-explorer-cannot-change-default-home-page.html
I had to do some registry editing to reset mine on my most recent computer.
If you'd like to have someone walk you through having the homepage removed via the registry so that you can set your own, please post a DDS log at SpywareHammer (or a similar security forum that handles one-on-one malware removal). They do not use remote access but will advise you step-by-step on what you can do. Please do not attempt to run any additional scans, install software, or use any other tools until an analyst can advise you on the next step. Please use the same username there as you have here. Help is free. There are no advertisements or trackers on SpywareHammer as some of the other security forums have, but you will need to register and follow the posting instructions.
Here is a list of other malware removal forums that use trained helpers:
http://www.uniteagainstmalware.com/schools.php

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