problem description:
every time ie 7 is opened, ie 7 directly goes to "http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx" if no human interventionand loads the ie 7 cumstomiztion page, it's very annoying
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how to disable it?
thanks

is it set as your homepage?

no, not at all
the default homepage is set to be "Blank"
hehe.
this whole process manifests itself as:
open ie -- then it goes to :http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=54834 --
then redirect to: http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx


the latter reqires to me check some ie setting options and requires me to check "join ms experience..."
every time after the ie temperory contents are cleared ie goes to this page

annoying
thanks

;Put the following in a reg file and run:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

;Changes Main Web Page to blank
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"Start Page"="http://about:blank"

I would like to thank the person mentioned above for setting me on the right track to fixing my issue, but would like to add that this did not fix my problem.... BUT INSTEAD IT CAUSED ME TO FIND AN ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM.

If you open the registry editor by going to the start menu and then choosing run, then type in regedit, then you may be able to fix the problem as I did.

Fist, locate the key [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] .

Second, on the right side of the screen locate the subkey [RunOnceHasShown] .

Third, click on the subkey mentioned in step 2 and change the value from 0 to 1 .

Fourth, close regedit and restart IE.

I HOPE THIS FIXES YOUR PROBLEM AS IT DID MINE!!!

Using the IE7 final, the last message posted does not fix the problem listed.

After a little playing, I did find the solution to the problem. It does require that you make the change recommended in the last post (Or in my case, it did not exist, so I had to create the DWORD).

IN ADDITION to what the last post recommends, you should also create the following DWORD in HKCU>Software>Microsoft>Internet Explorer>Main:

RunOnceComplete

Set it to 1

This FIXED it for me! Hopefully this will fix it for everyone else having the same problem.

Good luck!

I installed last nights release today. Had a problem loading the RUNONCE page. After hanging for 5 minutes or more, the page finally loaded. I recorded two registry keys that was created. I closed IE7 and reopened and the RUNONCE page did not attempt to load. I removed the registry keys and the RUNONCE page attempted to load.

I did a Google search and could not find this resolution anywhere, hope this helps somebody.

To prevent RunOnce from loading.


Also posted in my Tips and Tricks - Who would have thought that after two years that Microsoft has not corrected this problem. I have updated scripts using several appliations and created a couple of executables for those who do not want to manually edit their registry.

Updated Link (January 30, 2008)
Source: http://it.megocollector.com/?p=56


Source: http://it.megocollector.com/detail.asp?iFaq=230&iType=25 is no longer valid.

i have the same problem, but im not at all computer savy. could someone please explain how to do this? thanks.

oh, and sometimes when i open a new IE7 window, it crashes instantly. This also happens whe I open a new "tab"

Thanks changing the registry from 0 to 1 worked for me to. It was driving me crazy.....

I'm having the same problems and have never gone into my registry and changed things. I think I followed the instructions correctly and could not find the subkey [RunOnceHasShown] . I have registrysmart and ran it and there were over 500 problems; I clicked fix and it did not fix a thing?


Heeeeeeeeelllllllllp me

Thanks,

Dyann

I copy and pasted the far below from your site:

Let me know if this is what I'm suppose to do.

Go into my registry
Click on: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Click on : Software (folder)
Click on: Microsoft (folder)
Click on: Internet Explorer (folder) then last but not least
Click on: Main (folder) and manually type in the Main (folder)
"RunOnceComplete"=dword:00000001
"RunOnceHasShown"=dword:00000001

Not knowing much about computers from your instructions below that's what I would do. Is that right??
I really want this problem fixed sooooooo bad it's driving me to well I'd rather not say.......

Question: Internet Explorer 7 Gold RunOnce Removal Added: 10/19/2006
Category: Tips & Tricks Views: 306
Rating: (4.7) By: 3 users
Answer:
Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 7
Version: 7.0.5730.11CO
Update Versions: 0

The annoying Runonce linking to runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx either fails to start or you do not want it to start.

There is no reasonable explaination as to the purpose of this link. All settings may be changed within the installation of itself without linking to Microsoft.

I have found solutions for IE 7 Beta 2 and other versions which included registry keys that are not required for the Gold release and I discovered a key that is required, not mentioned anywhere else.

To bypass IE7 Runonce

Create this registry file
----RunOnceDone.reg---------

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
"RunOnceComplete"=dword:00000001
"RunOnceHasShown"=dword:00000001

I just become a member here....I just wanted to say thank you thank you!
the above instructions "fixed" my problem
~yorky~

I would like to confirm this, RunOnce* is NOT a value under HKLM - it only exisits under HKCU. My system doesn't have a problem, but for those who do:



Save as IE7FIX.REG and run it.



For those who manually open Regedit and are not familiar with it - KEYS are FOLDERS, and the things inside the Keys are the VALUES (whereas normally files are inside values). Each value contains DATA. For instance:



"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main" is a KEY.

"RunOnceComplete" is a VALUE.

"dword:00000001" is DATA.



You could also do this with a batch (.CMD or .BAT) file:

Also more info on that here =
http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?m...2frunonce2.aspx



Note: If your problem continues to the point that you feel that you need help from HJT, it is strongly suggested that you do not use a "Do it yourself" type online logreader such as http://www.hijackthis.de/en
but that you ask that your HJT log be read by an expert at one of these sites:

http://tomcoyote.com/hjt/
http://www.tomcoyote.com

http://www.spywareinfo.com

http://www.virusvault.co.uk/fusionbb/index.php?

http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_S...jans_Oh_My.html

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/

I found a really easy quick fix. Just right click on http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx since this is the target. The page should open correctly. When there, make all corrections then click save changes. Close your internet explorer windows and click your IE icon to reopen. It should work just fine. At least on my two computers it did. Do tinkering with the registry!

Mike



Opps! I mean NO tinkering with the registry!

Open IE7, then Click the tool button on the upper right side of browser. From the Manage Add-ons menu select “Enable or Disable Add-ons”. You should be looking at the add-ons currently loaded window. Now look for any add-ons with names that might appear to support your ant-virus, spy ware, or popup blocker software.

Example: I use Freedom all in one anti-virus software, which is produced by zero-knowledge and had to add-ons containing the name zero-knowledge.

I disabled them, restarted browser, completed the runonce screen and then enabled them again and everything works perfect.

This trick may also help those who are having trouble with Musicmatch and Roxio – Cd Creator (by disabling any add-ons associated with the software).

The only way I found to get rid of http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx is to start Internet explorer from Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Internet Explorer (no add ons). Once you launch IE you put the following address in the address window. http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx. Select your choices and go to the bottom of the page to submit. Once finished you will be back to your normal start page.

Hello
I've joined the forum for the express purpose of thanking you all for giving us the fix to this situation. This problem has been p***ing us off ever since a 'not specifically denied' automatic update to IE (7.0.5346.5 Beta 2) presented itself for approval. (Denied). But 1 restore point and 2 new DWORDS later and we're BAU. Thanks to all.
rapato wollongong Australia

I was having this same problem on IE6, it was going to "about:blank".

I deleted the entry that causes this and it still did it. It was because
I was only editing the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE part of the registry and
it is in HKEY_CURRENT_USER!

All I had to do was change the "Start Page" entry to Google's address.
Make sure you change it in the HKCU though not just HKLM.

After having this problem with our second computer and reading all the suggested solutions, I found a very simple solution. When first opening explorer, it will go to a site something like http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=XXXXX, where X is a string of numbers. Close explorer. Then go to start-all programs-accessories-system tools-internet explorer(no add-ons). This opens explorer in a new window. Enter the address that explorer first tries to access, and enter. Voile! The set up site should appear where you can set the defaults, and problem solved! No need to add, delete, adjust any registry values or change any program settings. The problem apparently is caused by an add-on, such as an active-X control or something, which I haven't found, but IE now goes right to the home page.

Being semi-computer literate I tried this after my runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx simply remained that certain shade of blue... It took a second or two of "connecting" and although it appeared to load nothing appeared on the screen. If you have this problem, try clicking anywhere on the blue screen and then click CTRL+A (ie or edit / select all) and then open Word or similar word processor. Paste into it and you'll see the page come up... no idea why this is so, but now you can see what should have loaded, albeit not layed out the same way. The first link is for editing the settings. If you cannot double click it to go to a browser window, right click instead and select edit hyper link or edit url link depending on your software. The link (java..etc) appears and cut & paste this into the browser window. In my case this brought the correct page up. I selected my options and saved them. After the closing & opening of IE7 I was back to my good ol' goggle.co.uk home page ;-).

Hope it works for some.

Thank YOu Very much This was the easiest solution for us that do not know a lot about registry thank you!!!!!!!

Search for about:blank in the registry and replace it with your default startpage like http://www.google.de!

THX from Germany!

Hey Friends!! I Just navigated to this forum in search for the answer to this problem, and FOUND IT!! Thanks for your knowledge..
Artaban... form Venezuela..

Hello All,

I registered to this site in hopes of fixing the IE problem with runonce. I tried to edit the Registry but I dont have the RUNONCE VALUE when I go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER - SOFTWARE - MICROSOFT - IE - MAIN

Is there a reason why RUNONCECOMPLETE isnt listed?

You can disable this (and other) settings using the group policy editor as well.

can anyone help me?

look 2 posts up

downloded the ie7 beta from microsoft and got runounce.msn for the home page went to change it to my homepage and got 4 trojun dialers was able to delete 3 and finally had to format and reinstall windows how do i get rid of this anoing thing?

Beta? Are you sure you got it from Microsoft? The final code is out for quite some time now (but in order to download it from Microsoft one needs to pass the WGA test )

I had to create both the RunOnceHasShown & the RunOnceComplete Dword values (set to 1) and this annoying problem was solved. Thanks everyone!

thank you !

but , before setting
RunOnceHasShown & the RunOnceComplete Dword values to 1

i need 2 more tweaks :
1. keep the default searching provider
2. check the antiphishing box

where are theese keys in registry ?

hi,

i would like to post a same situation although there are plenty of ways to solve in your posts but i tried some of it but still have not fix yet.
just wanted to ask clearly my problem.

problem:
1. my home page always starts with this url
http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx

2. when i open a new tab and already set it opening a home page, the "welcome to tabbed browsing still always open even thou i check the "dont show this page again"

tried to disable the protection homepage from norton

3. i tried to change a new default search provider but everytime i click a new search provider it does not respond

i thought the norton is responsible for this problem
hope i can find answer in this topic, tnx

im using windows xp home sp2, 60 gb, 1.7 ghz, 448mb, toshiba satellite laptop, norton protection 2006 with internet security

Thanx, this is the right solution!

I had the same problem and it turned out that it kept going to the runonce page because the security settings were way too tight. Usually I set admin accounts Internet zone to "High".

My problem is the run once page always comes up.I check the boxes for my settings and hit apply settings..and it say's "Applying Settings" and just sit's there and never finishes.

I did this and it worked!!! Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!!!!!!

Download this .reg file "unzip it to desktop" click on it and it will take away the agravating hijacker.

http://flashwrkz.com/downloads/RunOnceDone.rar

This worked for me. I have a brand new HP laptop with vista and it keeps coming up to the runonce screen, with an HTTP Error timed out or something like that.

Adding the two DWORDS above fixed my problem.

Thanks,
Phil

Play around in my Registry? Sorry guys, that, in my view is that this a Geeks solution.

The runonce problem came up yesterday when I "upgraded" my wife's PC to IE7. It was quickly fixed by going back to the previous day's System Restore point, i.e back to IE6. QED!!

However, there is an even better solution, which is to dump Internet Explorer and to use the much more reliable Firefox browser - this is installed on my other PC's and there is no way I am going to use IE unless some application demands it.

Yeah and nobody wants to be a computer geek...

I want to thank everyone for their kind responses regarding the solution to resolve the RunOnce problem.
I have revamped my website, the old link is no longer valid so please update your bookmarks.
The new link is: http://it.megocollector.com/?p=56

An excerpt of what can be done using a batch file:


Or AutoIt script:


Not only is the solution available for those who would prefer to use regedit. I have compiled a couple of executables that will also resolve the RunOnce problem. These executables come in both silent and with an interface. Something for everyone.

Thank you again,
Canon

I mentioned this earlier in the thread, but without having to play with the registry, you can easily disable the annoying "http://runonce.msn.com/runonce2.aspx" using the Group Policy editor. (only works with XP pro, though)

1. Go to "Start --> Run..."
2. gpedit.msc
3. Go to "User Configuration --> Admin Templates --> Windows Components --> Internet Explorer"
4. Change "Prevent performance of First Run Customize settings" to "Enabled" and select the action you wish to take instead.
(many other tweaks here too).

I find this to be a very easy way to do it, especially when deployed accross a domain.

disclaimer: gpedit, like regedit, does allow you to potentially make changes that could turn your PC into a brick. Use caution (or at least some common sense).

Download Internet Explorer 7 Service Pack 2!!! This will solve everything. Go to Microsoft's Internet Explorer Page and at the bottom, find Service Pack 2.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details...;displaylang=en

thats Internet Explorer 7 FOR XP Service Pack 2 not Internet Explorer 7 SP2 (no such thing)

I just signed up here, I have been about to break this laptop in 2 , with the annoyance of "Runonce.msn.com" taking over my first page.
Im not the "sharpest tool in the box" when it comes to editing registries So I used the link "Canon" posted, and hey presto all works again !.
Thankyou very much, I now can resist temptation until another microsoft upgrade bugs me...
Very helpful site this, I shall recommend it all around the world.

in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
there is a key named "FirstRunStartPage" (Maybe this or something like this), set this key's value to "about:blank"

Restart IE 7.

i had the same problem
but this solve my problem now

thank you very much

Sorries for the bump...

But I've read this entire thread and not yet understood why people don't just *complete* the runonce page instead of hacking their way around it? I like having it there so I can disable ClearType in just a couple clicks instead of needing to use the Internet control panel. I do so on every computer I load IE7 onto. Is it really, really, really that annoying? If the wizard isn't able to finish, then your computer has deeper problems than just the runonce page...

because I manage near 500 PCs and if i had to click through the runonce on every single one of them I think Id probably lose the very little sanity i have left.