A registry tweak, use at your own risk.

Works in IE6 and IE7. This is not tested in IE8 however I see no reason, thus far, that it won't work for IE8.

In windows you can use Regedit by clicking Start, Run and then type Regedit.
This will set the First Home Page for IE. This is the page that loads when you first start IE. This not to be confused with the Home button in IE. The home button should follow whichever Homepage you have set in IE's Internet Options. So in effect you could have two home pages. One which shows when you start IE and one which shows when you click Home. At this point it would be a good idea to print this portion and close all open windows as you should re-boot to ensure the new settings take. Also keep in mind Software that protects changes to the registry should be disabled, like Adaware Adwatch and Spybots Search & Destroy Teatimer. Remember to re-enable any software you disabled when you are finished.

It is a good idea to set a restore point in Windows XP or back up your Registry at this point. Both are beyond the scope of this post, you can Google "back up your Registry" to find the information you may need.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft \Internet Explorer\Main]
"First Home Page"="http://www.google.com/"

You will need to use the Folder Icons in the left hand window and expand each folder icon until you find the "Main" folder and left click it. My own PC lacked this value.

If the String Value "First Home Page" does not exist you will have to ensure you have left clicked "Main" in the left hand side of the Registry Editor. Once this is done re-verify "First Home Page" is not present in the right hand side of the window. If "First Home Page" is not present then Rt click the right hand side of the window and then select New/String Value. This will insert a new value ready to be named, so name it "First Home Page" without the Quotes. Double click your new entry "First Home Page" and enter a new value.

As above "http://www.google.com/" would be the First homepage URL you wish to use.
Use the above at your own risk; I am not responsible if you screw up your registry.

 

Note: If you wish to change your first home page then you will need to re-edit the above registry setting.

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