2006-08-01 05:40:03 · 12 answers · asked by pebbles2345 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Spybot and Ad-Aware don't stop pop-ups. They remove the dangerous programs downloaded when the pop-ups show up. To kill them before they display, you need Google or Yahoo! Pop-up Blocker, which are both available free online.
2006-08-01 05:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some site has put a program on your computer that lets the pop ups through but is hidden from ad-aware and spybot. You may have to have your machine cleaned by a pro shop. Then have them put in a new firewall and the latest versions of the other programs. Keep in mind that some pop-ups will get through no matter how vigilant you are.
2006-08-01 12:47:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try loading spybot in safemode and doing a scan. Sometimes spybot cannot rid your computer of some things because the computer has loaded them already. In safemode this things don't have an opportunity to load up.
Safe mode: Tap the F8 key a few times in a row while your computer is booting up. Follow the instructions.
Also, you may want to scan with your other program while in safe mode.
2006-08-01 12:46:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've run spybot and adaware and still are getting pop ups there's probably a virus or spyware you can't get rid of. If it were me and or my office I'd say format it. You'll be sure you got rid of it all then.
2006-08-01 12:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by num1accent01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you turned on your browser and toobar pop up blockers? Have you run your spyware scanners in safe mode in order to eliminate infested processes from startup? Have you scanned with your antivirus tool? If you have tried all these things, then post a hijackthis! log at bleepingcomputer.com and perhaps they can help you.
2006-08-01 12:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your popup blocker turned on? Assumin you are useing Explorer 6, go up to Tools and to Internet Options. Go to the Privacy tab and ensure that your popup blocker is turned on at the bottom.
or
Download the Google Toolbar
http://www.google.com/tools/firefox/toolbar/index.html
and/or
Use Firefox instead of Explorer
http://www.getfirefox.com
2006-08-01 12:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spybot is for spyware you need to turn on your pop up blocker
2006-08-01 12:44:14 · answer #7 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reboot the computer in safe-mode
delete all files in the documents and settings/account names/local settings/temp folder
delete all files in the temporary internet folder also
download the program hijack this and run it to see if there are programs hijacking your browser.
good luck
2006-08-01 12:48:19 · answer #8 · answered by ndyou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the browser opera.... opera.com. it helps with pop-ups. if you dont liek that, then use firefox. for adware, use zonelabs. its pretty good.
2006-08-01 12:44:10 · answer #9 · answered by Awetrypo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download winpatrol, you can control which programs startup (like spyware programs). Hope it works ;)
2006-08-04 21:22:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋