i need something to get rid of a virus and to keep me from getting more. pops open all the time and they also boot me off the net, they are super annoying
2006-11-06 12:00:20 · 7 answers · asked by Christopher P 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Check your tool bar . There should be a pop up blocker. Enable it and it should take care of your problem.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
2006-11-06 12:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by dreamgirl_deb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are running Windows XP you need to keep it up to date via their update site. Sign up and allow automatic updates of XP. You will need to access Microsoft using Internet Explorer v5 or above. Microsoft does not allow you to download there updates etc. if you are using Firefox to access their site.
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en
For a really good antivirus program go to
http://www.grisoft.com or go to
http://www.download.com
search for, download, and install AVG Antivirus
A decent pop-up blocker is located on the Yahoo tool bar. If you have no other Spy Ware software, download the Yahoo toolbar and install it.
Hope this helps you.
2006-11-06 12:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by Dick 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are hundreds of programs out there that will claim to scan your computer for free, (and they do just that) but they say, "we found stuff, pay us and we'll get rid of it." Lavasoft's Ad-Aware is, by far, the best program to get rid of ad-aware that causes popups. It's simple and easy to use. Download it from:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
Install it, update it, and run it. After it's done, run again. Restart your computer and run again. Give no mercy for Ad-Aware.
Also, you may need a virus protection program. Unfortunately, the good ones don't really come in the 'free' variety.
2006-11-06 12:14:57 · answer #3 · answered by JordTeic 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's a good list of free spyware removal tools here, also has some good info on how to avoid stuff like this.http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html
2006-11-06 13:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have XP, simply turn on your blocker; it is built in!
For virus scanners, I suggest AVG and AVAST. LIMIT 1 to a machine. These are BOTH free for "home" use.
I use both, but I have several machines!
2006-11-06 12:54:04 · answer #5 · answered by f100_supersabre 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have a lot of spyware on your computer. I recommend you download superantispyware. Update it ...do a scan..It is very effective and it is FREE.
2006-11-06 14:04:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Microsoft site down load security pack2, install it . you won't see that again.
2006-11-06 12:07:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋