2006-10-08 20:53:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You need to download and install one of the free POP UP blocker plugins that works with your version of browser.
2006-10-08 20:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Download Yahoo Toolbars.
It has popup blockers and has Antispyware scanning
Pop-ups could have come from Spyware/Malware. So if you keep your computer clean off them, then chances of pop-ups occuring would be reduced.
And, avoid "untrusted websites" or downloading unrecognised softwares.
Cheers!
2006-10-09 03:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by arevoir 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
POP up can be stopped through Fire walls as well as different Spywares which can be installed in ur system to block these popups.
you can use google toolbar to block the popups
CAn also use yahoo toolbar..
2006-10-09 04:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Ali Khalid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How to block Pop-ups?
Introduction
This page, targeted towards home users, discusses the basic steps needed from an user to stop Pop-ups, and the information to keep the system clean.
Credits
Part of the information in this page is collected from online sources, Microsoft site. Thanks and all credit due to the third-party sites referenced, and the authors for their part.
Pop-ups can be classified as follows:
General browser pop-ups
Messenger Service advertisements
Pop-ups generated by adware and spyware
General browser pop-ups
These pop-ups can be prevented by installing a pop-up blocker. Often times, these new windows display advertising that can interfere with your ability to see the content on the page you're trying to read. Adding the AD related Domains to the Restricted Zone in Internet Explorer is a good idea. Refer to the following MS-KB articles to learn how to stop pop-ups from a particular webpage.
Prevent Pop-up Ad Windows When Browsing with Internet Explorer
A New Window Appears When You Visit Some Web Sites
Windows XP Service Pack 2 now includes a built-in Pop-up blocker. You can read more about this feature, in the following pages:
Block Pop-up Windows with Internet Explorer: Windows XP SP2
Export Internet Explorer Pop-up blocker settings
Always allow Pop-ups for secure sites (HTTPS) in Windows XP SP2
Messenger Service Advertisements
If the title bar reads as "MESSENGER SERVICE" with gray Ads, then it the famous Messenger SPAM. This is applicable only for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. The "Messenger Service" [different from Windows Messenger IM] is responsible for transmitting these text-based messages. While disabling the Messenger Service can stop the pop-up Ads, it's not sufficient in the security point of view. These messages arrive to your system because there is a way for someone to transmit data to your computer via TCP and UDP ports [UDP ports 135, 137, and 138; TCP ports 135, 139, and 445 137]. This means, some intruder can do nasty things on your computer with this port open.
The BEST and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED method to prevent these type of pop-up and to harden the security of your computer is to enable the Windows XP's Firewall and upgrade to Windows XP SP2. Windows XP SP2 turns off the Messenger Service by default, and enables the Windows firewall. This blocks the ports required for Messenger Service data transmission.
Enable the Firewall in Windows XP
For Windows XP SP2 systems:
If you're using Windows XP, and haven't updated to SP2, please do it immediately.
Click Start, Run and type Firewall.cpl
Select On (recommended) button, and click OK.
Never connect to internet without enabling the Firewall. Otherwise, there are fairly good chances your system gets infected. Finest example is the recent RPC NT Authority Shutdown caused by Blaster Worm, which infects "unpatched" and "unprotected" computers.
References
Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears
Stopping Advertisements with Messenger Service Titles
Pop-ups generated by Ad-ware & Spyware
Spyware cause the same effect as general Browser pop-ups but they are usually powered by malware Browser Helper Objects, ActiveX controls which attaches to Internet Explorer and contacts the respective AD servers to fetch ADs through internet. This not only means waste of Internet bandwidth, but your private information may also be sent to someone. You need to treat any outgoing connection without your permission, as a 'security threat'.
Your Anti-virus software may not be fully capable of detecting spyware. Therefore, it's a good idea to scan your system using a good Anti-virus package and also with a good spyware removal utility. You must update the pattern files before scanning just like what you do for your anti-virus software. This ensures good detection.
Protection mechanisms
Use HOSTS file to block unwanted AD servers and spyware sites
Increase your browser security settings. Read the following pages to learn how to protect the system from parasites.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
(Site packed with full of security tips, advice to prevent parasites being installed)
Malware Defence - Setting the "Kill-Bit"
IE-SPYAD: Ad Blocking Resources
2006-10-09 05:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by rose1bud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download yahoo or google search toolbar and enable the popup blocker
2006-10-09 04:03:11 · answer #5 · answered by Keyman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
using pop-up blocker
2006-10-09 04:05:07 · answer #6 · answered by TLPreferBlue29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
After your PC is cleaned then you can get free pop up blocker
http://www.toolbar.yahoo.com
http://www.toolbar.google.com
2006-10-09 03:56:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
enable d popup blocker.its usually there when u dl a yahoo! toolbar
2006-10-09 04:03:16 · answer #8 · answered by zati_dy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a pop-up blocker.. I haveone.. it works well
2006-10-09 04:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Quit visiting porn sites :P
2006-10-09 03:56:11 · answer #10 · answered by bigwhitebobs 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋