i have a problem with a pop up that is saying i have signed up for a movie pass, and asking for payment. it locks on to screen for 2 mins, you can then delete file, but next time you log on it's back. its from micro bill systems ltd. any one out there help me get rid of this embarassing problem?
2006-10-11 22:31:21 · 9 answers · asked by dave r 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
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.ewido.net - AVG(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
You can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool.
To block most pop ups open your web browser and click Tools - Internet Options - Privacy and check the Block Pop Ups box. Then click Apply, OK.
You can also clear most cookies from this dialogue box.
2006-10-11 22:40:01 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My colleague had the same problem and after a lot of searching on the internet, we found two links to solutions for this problem and in searching I also came across your question. I have also looked at Micro Bill Systems website and was alarmed to see that non-payment of the bill could result in your internet explorer being disabled after 7 days. I have emailed Ask Jack at the Guardian about this.
Here are the links to the solutions - good luck.
http://www.techhelpforum.com/showthread.php?p=22903 (parrotdroppings solution not Jephree which is good advice but the parrotdroppings has worked so far to date)
also same thing but on another website
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/lofiversion/index.php/t86247.html
I think the key is to start the computer in Safe Mode before you delete the files.
Lesley
2006-10-13 22:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lesley W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download and install Ad-Aware http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html and Spybot Search and Destroy http://www.spybot.info/en/download/index.html they're both free.
Run them both on your computer. This should clear your moviepass problem. Run them regularly to keep your computer clean of problems. You may be surprised at what you pick up just through normal surfing!
2006-10-11 22:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to Download.com and in the search bar type in pop up stopper scroll down until you see all the free stoppers there,you can download them for free.
Good luck.
2006-10-11 22:42:45 · answer #4 · answered by mentor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install a pop up blocker from Yahoo, MSN, etc.
2006-10-11 23:14:59 · answer #5 · answered by peaceman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are lot of free popup blockers are available for IE and Mozilla integrated pop blokers are available in latest IE
2006-10-11 22:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to follow the directions exact.
http://profend.com/answers/moviepass.html
2006-10-11 22:33:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
load google toolbar with popup blocker ,it works fairly well, for me
2006-10-12 03:25:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use FireFox browser ... there wont be any pop ups ... :)
2006-10-11 23:10:46 · answer #9 · answered by Vig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋