How do i get rid of pop-ups?!?!?

Question

i hav windows defender, trend micro pc-cilin, adaware, spybot search and destroy, and trojan hunter.
some of those programs when I run my scan show possible threats/trojans/viruses and i remove them. however, when i use internet explorer, I still get pop ups!!!
this is very annoying and I dont know what to do. they happen on random sites. i dont want to change my internet browser from internet explorer 6, but what should i do? and i also dont want go have to clear my whole system files (i hav 3 users using this home computer, but only I get the pop ups) so help please!!!

I HAV POP UP BLOCKER. I THINK ITS SPYWARE!!!

Answer 1

It sounds like a malware infection.
In IE go to Tools-->Internet Options. Under the General tab there should be a tab for Delete cache files or some such (sorry, I dumped M$s crappy browser for FireFox ages ago). Make sure to check the 'Delete offline content' box. Also empty the History folder, a lot of spy/ad ware hide in these folders. Next, go to Start-->Run and type %temp% and delete everything in the folder. It's just temporary files but malware uses this folder as well.
Upgrade to IE7 or much better-Mozilla FireFox. Both have pop-up blockers. Use one at a time. 2 or more at a time can cause conflicts up to and including crashing Window$.
Then follow the steps below, preferably from an administrator log-in:

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.
PC-cillin is a good AV, but Nod32 is the best with Kaspersky 2nd. Keep your anti-virus updated, auto-update is handy for this. Scan at least weekly. You should be able to schedule a scan. try when you're asleep or at work so it won't get interrupted since AV scans can take a while.

If this doesn't 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.

Answer 2

U should get service pack 2 for win XP. Will add a pop up blocker manager on IE.

Answer 3

I have 2 pop-up blockers.

Answer 4

Yahoo even has a pop-up blocker. Use it.