WTF is wrong with my IE!

You mean it won't let you change your default home page? I had a similar problem once, but it was down to my brother accidentally installing something that had spyware in it that changed all of out IE settings. Do you have adaware or any other spyware eliminating software on your machihne? If not, I suggest getting some and scanning your PC to see if there is anything untoward.

If that's not it then I don't know what to suggest...

Kaz