How can I get rid of annoying pop ups of spyware and adware?

Question

How to remove pop ups like spyware & adware

Answer 1

Please follow this path to get rid of pop up related problems. U will hv to do two things. First Tools > inernet options> privacy > check the box of block pop ups > move the slide bar to medium high> ok. Second Tools> pop up blocker > pop up blocker settings> Set the filter level to high> ok. U will get rid of all the pop ups permanently.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Download spysweeper (14day trial) from www.webroot.com and visit www.spywareinfo.com

If you are not computer liteate, you should have your computer cleaned of viruses and spyware imediately since it is likely infected. Entering any personal information now could be a security issue untill it has been cleaned. Have your computer cleaned by a friend, or a reccommended person who has good experience removing spyware. failing this take it to a reputable & reccommended local computer store to be professionally cleaned - average price should be $65 to $85 though (in USD).

http://www.webroot.com/ best spyware remover
http://www.lavasoft.com/ adaware, free spyware remover (SpySweeper is much better with hard to remove spyware)
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 best free antivirus program
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/... get firefox best browser that blocks most popups also learn to use the ADBlock plugin

Note, if you have spyware on your computer, that software will generate popups that can not be prevented by any popup blocker. You must have the spyware removed.

Tip: Avoid downloading anything 'free'. If you do, read the agreement very carefully, do not download anything that is 'ad-supported'.

Stop using Internet Explorer - it's a major security risk to your computer, use Firefox (mentioned above) instead. Your computer can become infected by simply visiting a malicious website if you use Internet Explorer.

Run Windows Update and get all the latest security patches for windows.

Answer 4

Dude, you need Lavasoft. It costs around 30 bucks and it solves it in a jiffy. You can download the free version but I don't know for how long it's good for. I had severe problems with my computer and I had a computer tech come to my house and fix it. I've never had any problems with spyware or adware in more than 2 years now.

Answer 5

Don't download spysweeper or any other "free" program because sometimes those are actually recording your website visits and sending your pop ups! I used to use Spysweeper only to find out it was tracking my internet behaviour and sending it to their websites and tracking centers.
I have Norton Anti-Virus with Spyware protection. Yes, you have to pay for it. But I rarely see a pop-up ad. Maybe three a month and it depends what site you visit.
Also, try using Firefox... Like the other people mentioned.

Answer 6

Popups are are sure sign that your computer is infected with spyware or adware. Probably from some so called "free" software that you may have downloaded. The reason that the software is free is that they bombard your computer with advertisements. Free smilies, screen-savers and music sharing programs such as Kazza,and Limewire are notorious for being bundled with this crap.


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 7

this will fix it
XoftSpy 4.22 is the Latest and Most Advanced Spyware Detection and
Spyware
W32/Spybot
Browser Hijackers
Adware
Malware
Keyloggers
trojans
virus
worms
back door trojans
Malicious mobile code
MALICIOUS SCRIPTS
toolbar trojans

download xoftspy422 and install it then run it stop the scan and click on scan settings tick every box and click on where it says >> click here to select a folder then tick the (c) thats your hard drive if you have 2 hard drives tick the 2 of them then click ok
then click start when the scan is done click on remove tab

http://www.paretologic.com/products.aspx


ewido anti-spyware 4.0
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/10/lng/us/tpl/tpl01?prd=ews




spysweeper<<<<<<<<<<<,lmfao

Answer 8

download mozilla firefox and use it as your internet browser, stop using internet explorer. You can get Spybot Search and Destroy, it is a really good program for removing spyware and other stuff, and its free.

Answer 9

Just get Firefox. Set it up in Tools>Options>Content to "Block Pop-up Windows". Problem solved.

Oh...and DL Spybot S&D to clean your box up. It's a freebie, too.

Answer 10

Download yahoo toolbar it comes with pop-up blocker and anti-spy.

Download Ad-aware here, it is the most downloadable software at download.com and it is free.

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=pop