i recently downloaded a file from a guy on ebay and since then i am getting annoying pop up`s / advertisment`s , i have ntl net guard / yahoo antispy / ntl fire wall / ntl pop up blocker . all scans are coming back clear and virus free and i scan every day but these advertisements are still getting through , and it has only happend since i downloaded this file !
Many thanks in advance for any help you can give me .
P.S if i need download stuff to get rid of it i would prefer free site`s ( xmas has tottaly wiped me out ) many many thanks xxxx
2006-12-25 01:29:29 · 14 answers · asked by charlotterobo 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You'll have to open start-run-and type: msconfig
then disable all start up items.
second: right click on ur desktop and select properties - desktop - customize - web - and then remove any web content on ur desktop.
third: cleear all browser's cache and cookies...
restart, if you still have the pop ups, then un install any unknown program you found installed in add\remove list..
enjoy.
2006-12-25 01:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence of Arabia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-24 00:09:04 · answer #2 · answered by Hubert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
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
If you are using an older version of Windows (pre XP-SP2) you may also be getting "Messenger Service" popups which are caused by Microsoft leaving the almost never used Windows Messenger Service enabled by default. This was corrected in Windows XP- Service Pack 2.
Understand that the Windows Messenger Service is completely different from, and not in any way related to, "MSN Messenger", "Windows Live Messenger" "yahoo Messenger", or any other well-known instant messaging system. Therefore, disabling the Windows Messenger service will have no effect upon your use of any other instant messaging applications. They will continue to work without trouble.
To disable this service in older versions of Windows use the free, Shoot The Messenger from:
http://www.grc.com/stm/ShootTheMessenger.htm
Good luck.
2006-12-25 01:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Popup blockers will only stop web based popups. They can help help somwhat, but if you are getting excessive popops, and popips even when you are offline, it means you have trojan downloaders on your machine that are calling out to deliver the popup ads.
Try a full cleaning and dis-infection routine.
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/spybot/index/html
If you are using an older version of Windows (pre XP-SP2) you may also be getting "Messenger Service " popups which are caused by Microsoft leaving the almost never used Windows Messenger Service enabled by default. This was corrected in Windows XP - Service Pack 2.
Understand that Windows Messenger Service is completely different from, and not in any way related to, MSN Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger , or any other well-known instant messaging system. Therefore, disabling the Windows Messenger service will have no effect upon you use of any othe instant messaging applications. They will continue to work without trouble.
To disable this service in older versions of Windows use the free , Shoot The Messenger from:
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger
2006-12-25 01:54:19 · answer #4 · answered by !..//T!M£*L£$$\\..! 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go here it is a 30 day trail but it works great.You have picked up a BHO or a Virus.This will remove it.
2006-12-25 02:36:44 · answer #5 · answered by tr2thhrt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Spyware Terminator (It's free):
http://www.spywareterminator.com/
2006-12-25 01:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok download solo antivirus from http://www.srnmicro.com/
dowmload spybot searchand destroy http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html
download adaware http://www.adawareresource.com install download updates run the programs they'll git rid of almost anthing!!!
2006-12-25 01:34:56 · answer #7 · answered by bossman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to this site
http://windowsxptips-tricks.blogspot.com
on the end of page u can find two good anti virus software. its free. i have download it
2006-12-25 01:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by amit_rk9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spybot s&d
http://www.safer-networking.org/
avg free antispyware
http://free.grisoft.com/
adaware se free Antispyware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
microsoft windows defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
2006-12-25 01:41:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download...
spybot
Ad-aware
they are very good in killing viruses etc. Just search for them on google and you will find it in 2 ticks. :)
2006-12-25 01:31:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋