I have Mcafee antivirus on my pc and also run lavasoft adware remover from time to time and have my explorer popup blocker on the highest setting but I still get hit with popups. Do you know what I can do to block them? thanks.
2006-09-24 23:32:57 · 8 answers · asked by Lighthearted 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Use one of the following tool bars
Google Tool bar
Yahoo tool Bar
Rediff Tool Bar
They will automatically block pop-ups.
Or if you use firefox browser it will automatically block the pop-ups.
2006-09-24 23:37:57 · answer #1 · answered by adi.reddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
McAfee should have a pop-up blocker along with the antivirus, unless you don't have the full version. If not, then here's a couple things you can do:
1. Click on "Tools" in the upper left hand corner when the internet page comes up. Scroll down to pop-up blocker, and then scroll over to and click on pop-up blocker settings. At the bottom of the box that appears, it will show you the levels of protection you want from pop-ups. Click on the "High: Block all pop-ups" and then you should be all set.
2. Download the Yahoo! Toolbar onto your computer. A pop-up blocker is installed within it to help block those annoying ads as well.
2006-09-24 23:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremy L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Make sure that your Internet browser supports a popup blocker.
2. If it doesn't install one. If you install FireFox/IE 7 both supports popup blocker.
3. If you are using IE6 or less than better go for a third party popup blocker. Google toolbar supports one.
4. Looking for free popup blockers? checkout the following place
http://www.download.com/sort/3120-20_4-0-1-6.html?qt=popup+blocker&author=&titlename=&desc=&li=49&os=&swlink=&gfiletype=
2006-09-24 23:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by Jayaprakash V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the Malware programs that infect your computer hide part of it in Hidden Files, Folders. This allows the program to restart or download again as soon as you finish the scan and removal. This Microsoft site has the proper removal procedure and the proper set up for AdAware SE for the best chance of complete removal.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/community/columns/bugbusting.mspx
2006-09-25 05:50:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IE-SPYAD adds a long list of sites and domains associated with known advertisers, marketers, and crapware pushers to the Restricted sites zone of Internet Explorer. Once you merge this list of sites and domains into the Registry, the web sites for these companies will not be able to use cookies, ActiveX controls, Java applets, or scripting to compromise your privacy or your PC while you surf the Net. Nor will they be able to use your browser to push unwanted pop-ups, cookies, or auto-installing programs on your PC.
2006-09-25 00:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar.which is most powerful in popup blocking.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
download firefox for free:
http://www.bernanke.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-09-25 01:19:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
some pop ups overcome any blockings...in order to block them u must wait until an update is released for them..try upgrading internet explorer to version 7...its good i think...
2006-09-24 23:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by me_who2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firefox is the best
2006-09-27 04:00:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋