I downloaded Limewire and it took over my computer!!!! I have uninstalled it but i keep getting sooo much pop ups they just dont stop and my computer is running so slow!!! Please someone help me!! I have no idea what to do?? Can i do a system restore!?!?!
2006-09-03 17:49:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I have limewire also and dont have that problem I dont have any popups.
You need to install a pop up blocker. As well as do a scan for spyware. Limewire when dowloaded installs spyware on your computer which cause it to slow down. You can keep limewire but you need a spyware blocker. You can get several for free off the internet. You can go to www.download.com for lots of free downloads.
2006-09-03 18:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by deadly_rose_04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have been infected by spyware. You will need a spyware cleaner.
No, a system restore will not actually help.
If you have Windows XP with Service Pack 2, I highly recommend Windows Defender. It is easy to set up and use. You can find the download here : https://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2006-09-04 00:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by Chris H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try F11 to bring up restore screen.
2006-09-04 00:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by kristycordeaux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pop ups are a sign of spyware on your pc.
These are the free scans that I use.I like ewido the best.
Spybots search and Destroy http://www.download.com/3000-8022-101221...
adaware se> http://www.download.com/ad-aware-se-pers...
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan.php...
a-squared Free> http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free...
http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall...
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/...
X -Cleaner Micro Edition scan http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.p...
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner...
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan...
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html...
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ac...
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virus...
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...
Spywareguard too.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareg...
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/...
2006-09-04 00:53:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try running this all inclusive free scan that checks for viruses, spyware and adware: http://www.fixieonline.com/freescan.html
2006-09-04 02:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by mynameisdennis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your provider never down load lime wire
2006-09-04 00:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋