A webpage always opens automatically on my computer. How can I solve this problem? What is this and which software I should use to prevent it from attacking my computer? It really made me angry while I was doing something on the Internet.
2006-07-25 19:12:42 · 5 answers · asked by Koala 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Hey this its called Spyware: Spyware is a general term used for software that performs certain behaviors such as advertising, collecting personal information, or changing the configuration of your computer, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent. You might have spyware or other unwanted software on your computer if:
• You see pop-up advertisements even when you're not on the Web.
• The page your Web browser first opens to (your home page) or your browser search settings have changed without your knowledge.
• You notice a new toolbar in your browser that you didn't want, and find it difficult to get rid of.
• Your computer takes longer than usual to complete certain tasks.
• You experience a sudden rise in computer crashes.
You can usually get it by downloading FREE* files from the web. Microsoft provides a FREE antipyware software that will clean your computer, its called Windows Defender: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2006-07-25 19:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
You have what is called either Ad-ware or Spy-ware on your computer. The best thing to do is to purchase a comprehensive anti-virus/firewall/ anti-spyware program and keep it up to date. I am a technical support specialist and I use/recommend Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite from Zone Labs (zonelabs.com).
The first scan after instalation should remove the problem.
2006-07-26 02:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by sum gui 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your Internet Explorer, click tools, Internet Options. You will see in Home Page the one which will trigger the first time you open your Internet Explorer.
Click the Use Blank, so that whenever you start IE, you will have new blank page.
Get a reliable antivirus like ANTIVIR.
2006-07-26 02:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by VBACCESSpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allume Cleansweep.
2006-07-26 02:16:29 · answer #4 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your browser automatically opens on a web page without you ever setting that, you have spyware or ad-ware. theirs a very simple little program called "hijackthis" that scans your computer and finds it, the instructions are included in the program, its very easy. you can find it at http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10379544.html?tag=lst-0-1
hope tat helps
good luck :)
2006-07-26 02:34:42 · answer #5 · answered by lexq 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋