2006-09-09 23:18:30 · 10 answers · asked by Leigh D 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
clear the history of the links you have visited.... it is found at tools, then internet options..
2006-09-09 23:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by Pauline 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds like you are a victim of a spy/ad-ware attack the best way to solve this problem is to use an ad-ware remover to clean your machine
there are several available but one of the best on the market is ad-aware this is available as a free product from a company called Lavasoft at www.lavasoft.com
also i would recommend you do a virus scan at the same time i would recommend a program called AVG this is also available as a free edition from www.free.grisoft.com/doc/1
both these programs are free to use and upgrades are available for free with AVG getting these automatically
once these scans are completed you should be able to reset your homepage to your desired site
2006-09-09 23:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by ibenez_1999 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The solution is as follows;
Click start
Control Panel
Add or Remove
Scroll down to popcorn
Click Remove.
2006-09-09 23:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by emeraldisle2222 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also try -- start/run then type msconfig click ok. Then look for it on the startup tab and de-select it if it's there.
Even if this is not the solution. it's a handy thing to remember for future problems. I've had to rely on it many times for various intrusive programs
2006-09-09 23:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
search www.betanews.com for freeware spamm killer download it and run a scan, This is if there is a popcorn.com page on ur desktop or somewhere and you want to remove it.
But if you're refferring to popcorn.com in internet explorer bar, click on tools - internet options, and click on clear history.
Good luck
2006-09-09 23:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by Bassem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-09-10 01:13:52 · answer #6 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
control panel add/remove programs unistall it or search ur program files then delete
2006-09-09 23:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by bardee777 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try one of these free scans.
Spybots search and Destroy http://www.download.com/3000-8022-10122137.html?tag=pao
adaware se> http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan.php
a-squared Free> http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_frame.asp
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
X -Cleaner Micro Edition scan http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spywareguard too.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/
2006-09-09 23:31:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Throw it in the microwave for about three minutes on high.
2006-09-09 23:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by NotComingHome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick it up with your fingers.com
2006-09-10 00:07:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋