I have a problem with my computer, mu pop up blocker is on but I keep getting the pop ups, I have already scaned my computer for any virus but it does not have any what should I do?
2006-11-05 11:35:51 · 10 answers · asked by Jackie C 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Your popups are a direct result of using Internet Explorer. Use Firefox. Of course, switching now wont make them go away. You'll need to download AdAware or likewise to get rid of them.
2006-11-05 11:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously have something running in the background that is hiding from your virus protection. For fun, follow the directions below & see if you can't find your problem through one of these methods. Make sure, if you decide to use an alternate virus scanner to disable the one you have currently while you are scanning (it's always a good idea to get a 2nd opinion with virus protection, no single program can detect everything).
Install a good virus protection suite & update it. Pc cillen by trendmicro is a good one & has a free online scan that also removes problems. AVG has a free version for download. Avast is another great free one.
Then start your pc in safe mode (depending on pc type this is usually a different key combination), generally as soon as you turn on the pc you hit the key combination F8 and choose safe mode. Don't be scared, it's supposed to look this weird. Safe mode runs the bare minimum, which is why you want to remove problem programs in it, they can't hide in safe mode like they can during normal start up. Then run your virus software. This should remove it. If not completely then you need to go to the trendmicro or symantec web site for further instructions. & try hitting it with the programs I listed below.
For future reference:
Always make sure your Window’s is completely updated, along with Office and Internet Explorer (if you insist on using it – version 6 is the worst so far for known issues).
Use a firewall, zone alarm is free & pretty user friendly. & get the following products.
Get Spybot Search & Destroy by Patrick Kolla Great free program for finding spyware. Don't be cheap, give the guy a donation.
Ad aware by lavasoft is free for personal use.
www.ewido.net - free after 30 days, limitation is that you have to manually update.
http://www.superantispyware.com is free.
& dump Internet Explorer. It's got more holes than swiss cheese. Get firefox, it has some really great add on extensions that block scripts, pop-up's & more ... & it's free. Depending on how you access the internet (some programs like Yahoo dsl, & Netzero try to force you to use Internet Explorer) just click on your Firefox icon to surf the web not Internet Explorer.
You can stop most programs from loading by using "msconfig". It's not on XP so you have to download it from a site such as perfectdrivers. Most programs beyond firewalls and virus protection do not need to run at start up. It's too bad that "Blackvipers" site is still down. He had an incredible list of how to stop unwanted and unneeded services in 2k & XP from running & slowing pc down. It is however still being posted on sites, so google his name.
Hijack this is a great program to see what programs are doing on your pc. Generally, you don’t need most of those programs. Hijack this has a lot of information about what is safe to disable & what is not safe. In general, you don’t need the vast majority beyond programs that have to run at start up, your web browser page of choice, virus protection & firewall hooks.
Hope I helped. & don't forget --> Just because you have protection doesn't mean it will work if you don't keep it updated & run it once a week. Just think of all the time you'll save not trying to repair a virus/spyware infection! It’s a lot of information but once you run through it & play with it it’s pretty simple.
http://www.michaelhorowitz.com/removespyware.html
2006-11-05 11:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just use Firefox and problem is solved. The popup blocker in Firefox is excellent. Not only does it block pop ups, it notifies you when there are popups making it very easy to allow pop ups from sites where you want to use Pop ups.
2006-11-05 11:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by draciron 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you have WINXP with SP1 and SP2 than it should come with a built in pop-up blocker. Also try turning on the Windows firewall as well.
2006-11-05 11:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by Cody T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google Toolbar has popup blocker.
Google Toolbar http://toolbar.google.com/T4/index_xp.html
The best effective free popup blocker Proxomitron 4.5 http://proxomitron.info/files/download/ProxN45j.exe
2006-11-05 11:48:48 · answer #5 · answered by Jorlan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download and install the yahoo! toolbar, it has a great pop-up blocker..click it>>>
http://toolbar.yahoo.com/config/slv4_page?.p=featureantispy&.cpdl=iy
2006-11-05 11:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try resetting your security settings. Go to tools>Internet 'options>click security, don't forget to click apply and OK after resetting. Good Luck!
2006-11-05 11:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must have been in a site and gotten something free.and that lets them little bugs do all they want to.restore back a day or two.if you downloaded something.restore before that point.
2006-11-05 11:41:20 · answer #8 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use some free spyware program and that should take it out. If you need help go here http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html
2006-11-05 11:51:20 · answer #9 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here and download and install and scan it should help
2006-11-05 12:04:04 · answer #10 · answered by tr2thhrt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋