i m not able to restrict unwanted pop-ups, how can i do this?

Answer 1

Pop-ups come from 2 sources.
1. They are generated by malware software which is installed on your own computer usually without your knowledge or consent. Removing from your computer all: spyware,adware, trojan horses, and virus' will usually take care of these type.

2. Some are generated by websites that you visit. Basically just a form of very annoying advertising. These are the type that popup blockers such as Yahoo's toolbar are most effective againest.

Just a couple or so short years ago... most people used a firewall and an anti-virus and they were cool. In todays internet one needs to add an ad/spyware solution or 3! And a anti trojan helps too.

Here's some to get you started:

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

Install Yahoo Toolbar or Google Toolbar, They can restrict popups.
If you are using XP, then upgrade to SP 2. It has option to block pop-ups.

Answer 3

installing yohoo, rediff, msn or google toolbar is a better way to restrict unwanted popups. yahoo tool bar is the better one. u can search for adware and spyware by using yahoo antispy in the toolbar.
u can download it from www.yahoo.com

Answer 4

u can use xp service pack 2 to avoid popups.spywaredr,kaspersky internetsecurity,pccilin 2006 internetsecurity,norton internet security
also have the facilities to avoid pop ups

Answer 5

you need a security software bundle like aol or mcafee