Have you ever been on the internet and a message comes up saying that you have been on adult sites when you on a site like a celebrity site or anthing and it says that you have to download this thing to clean your computer or else you basically could be in trouble. Last time i tried to download it it gave me a trojan virus. Is this what it is, just telling you that message to scare you and give you a virus. When you download it to scan your computer.
2006-09-09 06:26:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Hi last time i got rid of it with my norton internet security, but my pop up blocker is on so how does it get through. or can it
2006-09-09 06:34:48 · update #1
that is adware. dont ever click on such stuff.
keep your pc up-to-date.
make sure u have
1) anti-virus protection
2) firewall
3) site-advisor for your browser ( http://www.siteadvisor.com )
4) Spybot Search n Destroy
5) Lavasoft's Ad-aware
Also, i would recommend you to use Firefox browser which is much safer.
you can download these programs free from http://www.download.com
2006-09-09 06:29:18 · answer #1 · answered by gulludada 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a very strong firewall and an anti-virus. I had that problem in the past. Then, I installed window washer, which deletes all cookies and temporary files from your computer. Is really good. Every time you switch off your computer the window washer will clean your PC. Also, I have installed a program called Ad-Watch, which blocks the silly pop ups and undesirable websites! Try these programs and you will see a difference in your computer.
Regards
2006-09-09 06:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by Marmot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never click anywhere on one of these windows, sometimes the X is not a close button, its an install button.
To close an unwanted window just press Control + w or Alt + F4.
You need a firewall, Ewido anti trojan, Ad-Aware SE Personal and use Firefox instead of Internet Explorer. When you install Firefox you need to instal the Java plug in from the Mozilla Firefox site.
Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run Avast and Ewido in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall
Shields Up security site, check your firewall works
https://www.grc.com
http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/ - Trend Micro online virus guide
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ - Trend Micro PCillin online scan
http://www.ewido.net - Ewido anti trojan
Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.bitdefender.com -BitDefender can be used as a second, on demand anti virus.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Microsoft have two free online scanners that look for malware.
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
You can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-09-09 08:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its just a trick to get you to download the file. The way to not getting spyware/trojans is not to open anything that looks suspicious or you don't really trust, have a virus scanner running and use firefox not IE.
2006-09-09 06:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by rich 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DON'T DOWNLOAD IT! It's just some scam - It took me about 5 minutes to make it stop popping up. Unfortunately, more and more of these sites appear...
2006-09-09 06:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Walter W. Krijthe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically you need a Pop-up blocker or something, these things are made by dicks who just want to ruin your computer.
2006-09-09 06:32:14 · answer #6 · answered by Aimée 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never download anything if you don't know where it came from. Go into your settings and block pop ups, this should stop them from coming through.
2006-09-09 06:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by dutchessdog1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I get that pop up all the time. Just click on the little X in the corner and ignore it.
2006-09-09 06:34:06 · answer #8 · answered by ***Missy*** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah ut allways says that but the funniest thing is when my big bro does visit these nasty porn sites nothing ever pops up. how ironic
2006-09-09 06:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by slimdeeds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any pop up that wants you to DL something is spyware or virus
2006-09-09 06:30:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋