The only two things i can think off that i might have done is i) screensaver of latino lovely from need4speed 2or ii) msn+ with sponsor? Any1 any ideas? (have deleted screensaver and ran 2 spyware checks but still getting ******g pop ups ARGHHH!
2006-10-23 10:33:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You have a trojan, run your anti spyware in Safe Mode, hopefully that'll fix it.
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 your anti virus and anti spyware 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. Zone Alarm firewall is free for personal use and stops unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. It's fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.
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 and AVG anti virus.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
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
http://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-10-23 10:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mozilla Firefox browser does a much better job at blocking unwanted popups than Internet Explorer. While even IE 7.0 collects spyware; Firefox collects none. It is good to have both because once in a while, IE can get to a site that Firefox cannot. That is rare, granted, but it does happen. I have both browsers all set up. It is my option which I make the default browser. I like the security of Firefox
2006-10-23 10:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by pshdsa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yahoo Toolbar pop-up blocker works really well. If you don't have it please try it.
Yahoo Toolbar:
http://toolbar.yahoo.com/
Good luck
Try these. They work and they are free:
Run the tool and then download the free spyware and virus protection programs:
Malicious virus removal tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwar...
Ad-Aware Free download:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/...
AVG Download free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
2006-10-23 10:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Spysweeper and you can turn off and on the pop-up blocker in the upper left corner on your screen go into tools and see if your pop-up blocker is turned on or off.
2006-10-23 10:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Tommy G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuvEoOuoYXAvBR10BNAxeGEgBgx.?qid=20061017120041AA5cBkk
Where I answered a similar question
Essentially I would check the messenger service as advised.
Anyway. Hope this helps.
2006-10-23 10:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you use spy ware removers? try adaware and spybot. get it at cnet.com free (they are the top two downloads for spyware blockers)
2006-10-23 10:37:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have spyware Dude, this happened to me once before i installed WINDOWS DEFENDER
2006-10-23 11:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋