2006-07-27 15:51:47 · 7 answers · asked by smooches0184 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Your friend needs to get a pop up blocker installed.
2006-07-27 15:55:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ka'De 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you have to see where the pop ups are coming from. Certain websites would have pop ups, and these cannot be removed by ad-aware. You can use Internet Explorer's pop-up blocker, and also install Google Toolbar which also has a pop-up blocker to block these ads. Personally, I prefer using Firefox with Google toolbar.
If the pop-ups appear no matter which website your friend visits, then it's probably a spyware. In that case, look for specific common traits among the pop-ups, like whether it always opens a particular website. Or if your friend's homepage always get set to a particular website without your friend changing anything. If it's indeed a spyware, you can do a search on the Internet for the particular spyware remover, like maybe "pop up + (whatever website that kept popping up)" or something like that. Specific spyware removal instructions tend to work better than generic spyware removers like ad-aware.
Perhaps you can give more information on what exactly is the problem and how it always appear?
2006-07-27 23:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by clldavid 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say cleanse the system with fire and sword, but that would be a bit extreme.
You've got stuff that self-regenerates, which means that there are bits and pieces stashed away in the Registry, and probably other places, too.
Boot your system into Safe Mode, and run your virus scan and anti-spyware programs. I use McAfee, and Spy Sweeper, along with Spyware Doctor.
If you know someone who is really technically adept, have them download and run "Hijack This!' on your system to clean up your registry and other things.
2006-07-27 22:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by sunfell2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all clean it with a spyware software..normally the cookies get traced and before u know lots of splash screens appear..best solution have a spyware software that also kills the spyware plus virus...also block ur popus so that u dont allow unwanted pop ups to appear
2006-07-27 22:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by Vinny C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggest to install the Antispam and Spyeare software, such as SpamBlocker. So once after this software is installed, the pop-up or adware or spyware will be blocked succefully!
2006-07-28 03:53:57 · answer #5 · answered by Joe C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, there maybe something wrong with your IE.
i recommand you to use firefox.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
firefox can edit which site/popup to block and unblock.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-07-28 01:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need a popup blocker like system mechanics or yahoo popup blocker. if this not work, u must high the level of ur internet security. go to the control panel then go to internet
2006-07-28 01:28:35 · answer #7 · answered by dracula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋