Pop ups are coming on continuously for me, How do I get them out?

Question

They are on my computer because even when i am not using the net they pop up. I block those sites but then they pop up using other adresses.

Answer 1

Pop ups are a sign that your PC is infected with spyware.

Here is a list of free scans.I would recommend running ewido first.
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/
Get free anti virus for free click here.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
http://avast.com
After your PC is cleaned of spyware, you can install a pop up blocker.
http://www.toolbar.yahoo.com
http://www.toolbar.google.com

Answer 2

I regret to say that is sounds like the symptoms of the recent Internet Explorer virus. Here is a link to take a look at http://news.google.com/news?q=internet+explorer+virus&hl=en&hs=VGV&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=X&oi=news&ct=title
Microsoft has put out a patch for this vulnerablity. You can go to Microsoft updates and get a patch for this and see if it works. If it doesn't, I fear you may have to reformat you computer. This is not that hard though. look up reformating windows Xp on Google theres many directions and some with good screen shots on them.
Good luck

Answer 3

I'm not sure I understand is your pop up blocker on? If not the little icon between the address bar and the search bar click it an turn it on. Also go back to Internet options and adjust your security options again you may have them set to low which would allow unwanted......to get through! Peace!

Answer 4

Free Popup Blockers:
Internet Explorer in windows xp has one builtin. Tools->Internet Options->Privacy->Block Pop-ups!

Firefox has many Extentions. http://www.mozilla.com I like Adblock Plus

Have fun but be safe!

Answer 5

Download AdAware SE here, do not run:

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/

Follow this procedure and which has you download ewido:

It doesn't matter which program you run first. Be sure to run both.

Trojan Removal Procedure.

Malware is a general word for all form of Viruses, Spyware etc. This procedure works for all Malware. Replace the Ewido program with the appropriate program.

You might be unable to access the Internet after removing the Malware so you will need to run LSPfix or Winsockxpfix (as appropriate). Download one and save to desktop, run it later.

LSPfix: all Windows OS except 95.

http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

Winsock XP Fix: Windows XP only.

http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html



Download and Update Ewido:

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/


-- If you have problems updating see here:

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/updates/

Once the updates are installed do the following:



Let's get cleaning

Part 1

• Temporarily show hidden files.

For Windows XP:

1.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2.
Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3.
On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.



For older systems:

1.
Double-click My Computer, click View, and then click Folder Options.

2.
On the View tab, under "Hidden files and folders", click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear (uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.


IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


Empty your Internet Explorer cache and your other temporary file folders:

1.
On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2.
On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. This will delete all the files that are currently stored in your cache.

3.
Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK.

4.
Click OK again.

Restart in Safe Mode:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



Start Scan and let Ewido scan the PC


When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode.

If you are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware you will need to run LSPfix or Winsockxpfix (as appropriate).


If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem, removing the need to run Winsockxpfix. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the dialogue box that appears. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.


The last steps

If you are running Windows XP or Windows ME, and your computer has been successfully cleaned of Malware, there is one more thing that needs to be done.

Delete any old restore points and then create a new restore one. The old ones may, of course, be infected with the Malware and cannot be used.

First, start and then stop the Restore Service. This is done differently depending on what operating system you are running.

Windows XP:

1.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2.
Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3.
Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4.
Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


Windows ME:

1.
Click Start, click Control Panel, click System.

2.
Click Performance, click File System, and then click Troubleshooting.

3.
Enable the option Disable System Restore, click Apply then restart your computer.

4.
Return to the Troubleshooting tab and turn System Restore back on.


To set a manual restore point complete the following steps:

1.
Click the Start button.

2.
Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3.
Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4.
In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5.
Click OK.



If there are any popups left on your computer, they might be SmitFraud Trojans. Here are two site that deal with Smitfrauds.

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm

http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php

Answer 6

Sounds like you got a bad case of a virus/trojan. If you haven't already downloaded Adware or Spybot (for free on download.com) then do so now. Clear your cache and see if that helps.

If not, you may have to completey re-load your PC/Windows...has happened to me several times.

Things that cause it? Mostly Limewire files that aren't checked for viruses especially game programs, or stupid websites (like porn) that have spyware on them.

Good luck!

Answer 7

download a pop up blocker

Answer 8

Use Firefox. I love Firefox.

Answer 9

go to ur pop up blocker and turn it off

Answer 10

Have you turned ON your firewall?