2006-07-05 14:27:09 · 10 answers · asked by thebucster 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
you may have spyware
make sure your anti spyware is updated and run daily
2006-07-05 14:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An effective way is to use Firefox browser, from mozilla.com. I started using it ~ 9 months ago and haven't had a popup since. I only use IE for windows updates now.
Popups despite the yahoo blocker make me thing something else might be going on. Go get spyware software (several free ones out there) and scan your system.
2006-07-05 14:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Skeeter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a form of Malware, or the program Limewire installed on your computer.
Delete Limewire, or Kazza, or any other P2P file sharing then install and run all of the following.( sorry but they all contain Adware which later installs spyware, which later allows anyone into your computer to do anything they want.
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (www.spybot.info)
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (www.spywareblaster.com)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
2006-07-05 20:29:42 · answer #3 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firefox is rather good at preventing pop-ups. If you have a homepage that usually don't have pop-ups but you get them just by opening your browser, then you might have some adware lurking on your computer. Either way, it wouldn't hurt to download and run Ad-Aware.
2006-07-05 14:38:33 · answer #4 · answered by Stewy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all pop ups can be blocked with a pop up block blocker you may need a better fire wall you might want to try getting a better one if you have a need for high speed internet i reccomend either of these two sites.
http://www.mozilla.com
http://www.sbc.com
2006-07-05 14:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by kristala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a better pop up blocker, such as google
2006-07-05 14:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by Shy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try firefox as your browser, their popup blocker is the best
2006-07-05 14:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by hunglow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using firefox browser instead, the pop-up is much more efficent then IE. www.mozilla.com.
2006-07-05 14:31:29 · answer #8 · answered by brian_wcu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely it is because you have a spyware. you should use yahoo anti-spyware, which is free, and make sure it is up to date.
2006-07-05 17:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by blahblahblah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google toolbar. I don't support yahoo toolbar.
2006-07-05 14:29:34 · answer #10 · answered by KTang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋