i allowed someone to use my computer and it seems that they visited pornographic websites. Anyways when i got on my computer this afternoon i window popped up saying that i had visited or watched pornographic sites or content. It said that i had to clean out my computer the thing is i don't have the money to pay for a cleaning software so i was wondering if there was anything else i could do to clean out my laptop.
Please and thank you.
2006-12-03 14:15:49 · 11 answers · asked by cavigirl17 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I would say that Pop Up would just be an advertisement trying to get you to purchase their product and therefore not true, unless you consented (i.e went on a website, clicked on scan my computer) to a website scanning your computer
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However if you want to clear your browsing history, go into control panel, double click on “Internet Options”, if you are using Internet Explorer, under "Browsing History" click “Delete”, then click "Delete All" and all your browsing history will be deleted. However, you will have to re-enter all your passwords and usernames into websites when you log in again, as this will remove the file that remembers these.
I would also recommend downloading Spy Bot Serch and Destroy http://www.spybot.info/en/mirrors/index.html , and Ad Aware http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5 and scan for spyware.
2006-12-03 14:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by Tribomb 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can clean your tracks manually but porn sites have some nasty Malware, Spyware etc. that infects your pc. So, you first need to clean your browser. Tools, Properties, Browsing History, Delete all cookies, history and files. Then you need a virus program that is free of charge like AVast(Google it) and/or Trend Microonline virus scan. Then you can use adware and spyware removal tools like Spybot - Search and Destroy 1.4 (Free). Go to www.cnet.com Choose Downloads, Type Spybot, and there will be a link for the download. If it still does it then you have to find the tread and Google the virus to see how to remove manually. Otherwise, backup data, scan data on another PC. Format Laptop with new install. Last resource.
2006-12-03 14:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Manie M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Popup blockers will only stop web based popups. They can help somewhat, but if you are getting excessive popups, and popups even when you are offline, it means you have trojan downloaders on your machine that are calling out to deliver the pop up ads.
Try a full cleaning and dis-infection routine. (All is free)
This is the one I use (it will take some time).
1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/
2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido
http://www.ewido.net/en/
3. Scan for ad/spyware and remove (free download) with Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
And the window that said your computer visited porno is simply an advertising scam. A computer cannot tell the difference between a porno site and Disney.com. That is simply impossable.
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2016-11-23 15:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's spyware for sure. The "cleanout computer" is likely scamware, it's spyware tricked to get you to buy their product which likely adds more spyware.
You can always backup your data and reformat your computer and re-install Windows. Removing all of the spyware correctly is tricky business and may require a skilled tech (sadly this involves $$$)
It depends on the spyware app though, run HiJackThis and post a log, it might help.
2006-12-03 14:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really want to clean your PC. You would reinstall windows, use the Windows CD you got when you bought your system. or
you can use some tools to do a decent job. This site has a good list of free ones. http://www.basicspywaretips.com/
2006-12-03 15:32:03 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend downloading scanning your computer for viruses. There are a lot of free software out there that can help you clean out your laptop. Download them at
http://fixyourcomputer.blogspot.com/
2006-12-03 15:56:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're infected by Adware. To delete it, download de Lavasoft's Ad-Aware, it's free and good.
Search for upgrades and analize your laptop. Delete every thing it finds.
2006-12-03 14:23:48 · answer #8 · answered by £ε§mФ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, there's lots of free antisypware software, you just have to make sure it's real and not some crappy adware. Go to download.com for reliable recommendations. I've used Avast for years and it works great... plus it's free for home users!
http://www.avast.com
2006-12-03 14:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by Kory 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
best of the free tool's out there http://spywareterminator.com and no matter with one you chose to use remember to always run the updates first thing after you download. they don't come with the current updates installed. good luck.
2006-12-03 14:26:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋