Pop up blocker help?

Question

I have a pop up blocker for my internet explorer and for my Yahoo SBC Browser, but recently (after a system restore) I have been getting pop ups from internet explorer (i use my yahoo browser). After a few days of only a couple pop ups, they started getting worse, now when i look at my desktop there are new icons there for advertisements, like i installed something. But I haven't, I click the 'x' on all the pop ups, I don't download anything. Now i have accumulated about 3 new icons, two for casinos and the other one i think it was a game room or something like that.
My question is, where are these comming from all the sudden, are they hurting my computer or memory space, and how do I stop them? Like i said, i have both my pop up blockers on high, and haven't had this problem before.

Answer 1

You have a trojan on your computer that is downloading adware and spyware without your knowledge or consent. Pop-up blockers are not effective againest pop-ups caused by these malwares. Here is a free procedure to clean up your computer.

1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender

http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/

2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido

http://www.ewido.net/en/

3. Scan for ad/spyware and remove (free download) with Spybot Search & Destroy

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html

Answer 2

Get a Google Toolbar first and if even then the problem persists then Install the new McCafe AntiVirus!

Answer 3

If you have been using a P2P program like lime wire, you have probably downloaded a phantom downloader trojan, also som antivirus programs are supported by spyware and adware! you need to take your computer into the shop, and I strongly reccomend buying your music and video from a reputable site like itunes, instead of file sharing applications.

Answer 4

Install another toolbar like Google .... or check if you disabled the pop-up blocker

www.click-me.go.ro

Answer 5

Save all your important files on a CD or DVD and format your hard disk and reinstall windows.

Answer 6

did you check if your blocker was on? or maybe some one else is installing. or you could have some sort of virus. you should go get professional help.

Answer 7

try erasing your cookies you could have a tracking cookie or spyware or malware if that doesn't help scan your computer at nortonantivirus.com its free.