I have pop-up blocker that shows it is enabled, but I still get pop-ups every time I log. Also, my home page is set to Yahoo but it has been resetting itself to a "messenger site." I have to reset each time back to yahoo on a daily basis. What is this and what do I do?
2006-12-16 02:03:57 · 8 answers · asked by lovinglife0325 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
It sounds like a malware infection.
1st-Make sure to get all Windows updates DLed and installed.
2nd-Go to BitDefender.com for a free virus scan. TrendMicro now charges to clean.
3rd-Download, install, and update Ad-Aware (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds.
4th-Download, install, and update SpyBot Search & Destroy (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds.
If you dont have a firewall, GET ONE. ZoneAlarm has a free version.
If you dont have an anti-virus, GET ONE. Both AVG and Avast have a free version but I recommend Nod32. It's the best available and it's not very expensive (about $40 US.) Install, update and do a full system scan at least weekly.
If this doesnt fix the problem, download HiJack This. Go to techsupportforum.com (there are others but this a good, free site) for instructions. DO NOT use HiJack This unless you are extremely knowledgeable about Windows and it's processes. You can seriously Bork your system. Let the pro's direct you.
Good luck. As an extra: Surf with FireFox !
2006-12-16 04:50:57 · answer #1 · answered by BoNe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to download Ccleaner here http://bitly.com/UrALrK
Or you can go on Windows operating system locate the command prompt and go there to do the following:
Create a Recovery file of system and date it today.
Then begin by;
delete the 'Temp' folders..they have hidden subfolders so you need to set the attributes in order to bypass this. For each subfolder delete all cookies and rubbish left behnd after install-uninstalled programs. Do a 'dir' command to check your progress. Make sure the 'Temp' file is empty.
goto c:\windows\prefetch and delete everything in there..no exceptions
goto c:\windows folder and delete all the '$' files that have been installed by updates. They can all be succesfully deleted and just take up disk space.
Locate the Internet Temporary Files..Check to see how high the saving level is..some have it set at 30 days..but that stores faaaar tooo much data..though it slows down the system overal. Keep this to a minimum..suggest 2 or 5 at most.
Delete all 'cookies' all those you don't need.
Locate the windows directory and go through the folders you know and those you don't need. Check this once a week at least. Some programs will install under XP as NT and older systems where there is no check of systems weight.
Check to see that system files have not changed since last booting. Things like .ini files or .bat are important items.
Check for 'Hidden Directories' all over the disk...do this at the command prompt:
dir *.* /ah wil show these hidden directories
Check the 'dir' command for all parameters
2014-08-16 02:29:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a real pop-up blocker like the one in norton, if all you are using is the yahoo blocker or the windows blocker shut them down and get a real one, also you cant run more than one pop-up blocker at a time.
2006-12-16 02:08:40 · answer #3 · answered by pokus1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-16 02:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chezzrob, that is particularly tacky bud. Do you need to reproduction and paste? thats simply dumb. anyhow, i might say down load ccleaner(hyperlink from above answerers) allow it run and delete the entire temp records.. And additionally down load an Anti-virus to make certain it is blank.
2016-09-03 13:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to run a spyware killer. Ad Aware is a really good one and is free. You probably have some spyware hidden on your pc.
2006-12-16 02:14:00 · answer #6 · answered by Taffy Saltwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to think using add/delete would help
I'm having the same problem
maybe need something called a firewall, I bet if install it I won't be able to look at porn anymore though
2006-12-16 02:07:53 · answer #7 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firefox problem solve
2006-12-16 02:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by chev chelios 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋