is it possible? =/
2006-07-31 17:47:27 · 9 answers · asked by ciena 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
If you are getting a pop-up warning you that your computer is infected AND if it's telling you to click onto it to download a program to remove it then THAT is probably a SPAMWARE. Does the pop-up balloon looks like one of your anti-spyware or anti-spamware?? If not then that is probably junk. You need to run some anti-spyware programs or stop going to the site where you keep getting that popping up. If it's popping up randomly then that pop-up is probably in your computer. Run those free programs like SPYBOT or AD-AWARE.
You could also change settings to block pop-ups but then you may not be able to play yahoo games because the tables are pop-ups.
2006-07-31 17:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by marky m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just run an anti-spyware program like norton anti-virus. they're not too expensive and a good investment if you insist on using a pc with ms internet explorer. set it up to run a diagnostic weekly and that should keep your computer fairly clean.
the real solution is to switch to a less virus prone browser like firefox or opera. they work the same as explorer but without all the pesky viruses (sp?).
2006-08-01 00:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It depends on what you are using to have this warning appear. If you are using Norton, McAfee (or whatever you are using). Just open up one of those programs and turn off alerts notifications. Example, Norton Internate Security you just simply turn off Outbreak Alerts Notification
2006-08-01 00:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by xolodnyj 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To turn off the balloon tips you will need TweakUI for windows xp from this Microsoft at this URL: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
Download TweakUI and install it. then go to your start button and then all program and scroll down to "Powertoys for windows XP" and open it.
When the panel opens click on "Taskbar and Start menu" and then uncheck where it says "enable balloon tips" Then click apply and then OK and your done.
2006-08-01 01:00:58 · answer #4 · answered by chuckbaker11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install 2 antispyware programs (I use Spybot and Ad Aware Personal). Update and run them about once a week.
2006-08-01 01:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by megab4k4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is adware. Upgrading Internet Explorer to SP2 (Service Pack 2) will fix the problem. Go to Microsoft's site to upgrade.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx
2006-08-01 00:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by Leadfoot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My antivirus program did nothing for this. Download Xoftspy 4.22
2006-08-01 00:53:16 · answer #7 · answered by cjkingmd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those are fake popups trying to get you to buy something.
most modern browsers have pop-up blockers built in, just turn those on. you'll have to give us more info on what browser you're using. or you can buy pop-up blocker software.
2006-08-01 00:53:25 · answer #8 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run your anti-virus and remove the virus for one...
2006-08-01 00:51:09 · answer #9 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋