I have had my gmail page as the opening page of Internet Explorer on my laptop for over a year. (when I click on "Explorer" it takes me to my gmail account directly)
I recently added the Mozy off site back-up software.
Since then, when I attempt to open my Internet Explorer, a VERY LONG URL for gmail comes up that Explorer redirects several times before telling me it won't load.
I have tried everything I know to reset the URL, but it constantly defaults to that long string. It occurs when I try to load www.gmail.com or www.google.gmail.com.
I can access all my other "favorite" sites, and I can access my gmail from other computers as usual. Has anyone had a similar problem?

1st I would suggest trying to use mozilla Firefox. Secondly in IE go to Tools>Internet options< in the home page section change it to your gmail URL. IE is evil and intrusive.