how do i stop x-rated pop-ups?...also, how is this legal? i have kids at home?

Answer 1

There are many folks here who will help you with this question.

But first, the most important thing you can do as a parent is to arm yourself with knowledge. You are the most important guardian of your kids safety.

Sounds like you need some help with anti-spyware protection, parental control, block pop-us, so on and so on.


Free Anti-Adware/Malware/Spyware protection:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 I recommend ewido!!!
http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Free Online Spyware Scan:
http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php Very good for newbies!

Here are some places to help get you upto speed:

Free Parental Control for home users:
http://www.k9webprotection.com/
http://www.icra.org/
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827545/en-us
http://www.cybertipline.com/

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 2

Someone is using your computer to surf porn sites, which is why you are getting the pop ups. The reason why you are getting them is because most of these porn sites install diallers, trackers and adware, most of which is designed to divert you to their sites. So you will need to install software to remove existing spyware and to prevent further spyware being loaded. Try SpyBot S&D Resident. This is free - just Google it for a download link. You might also want to try something more emphatic on pop up blocking, such as Norton Internet Security. I use SpyBot, SpywareBlaster, Norton Internet Security and Ad-Aware Pro AdWatch (the last 2 have to be paid for) and I have no problems with pop ups and any other spyware.

Answer 3

Hi,
The easiest way to do this would be to install a pop-up window blocker. A lot of browsers like Mozilla Firefox (www.mozilla.org) and Opera (www.opera.com) support this functionality out of the box.

Alternatively, if you wish to continue using internet explorer (I assume you're working on a Windows machine) you need to install a third party popup blocking application. I recommend the Yahoo toolbar for internet explorer.

Thanks
aditya

Answer 4

x rated pop-ups don't just pop up on your screen for nothing....someone using your computer has been surfing those sites...get a blocker:) good luck:)

Answer 5

1) Use Firefox instead of IE or NetScrape and enable the pop-up stopper
2) STOP LOOKING AT PORN

Answer 6

You might start by paying some attention to where your kids are going on the internet?

Answer 7

Better check the history! Someone at your house has been going to questionable sites!

Answer 8

Pop ups are a sign that your PC is infected with adware/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