hi i keep getting pop ups that say i have errors on my pc and i need to download a registry cleaner but everytime a msg comes up it gives me a different registry cleaner website is this a scam cos you have to pay for the dowlnoad if it is how do i get rid of the msg cos it is doing my swede in thanxs and happy new year xx
2007-01-01 10:15:18 · 9 answers · asked by gem 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I had this a while ago and when i clicked on the cross to get it off it downloaded it itself it was called system doctor i think and yes it is a scam its spyware, i think it said i had virus's on my computer and to down load it immediately, i didn't want it and it just downloaded it itself, its a pain i had to buy a program in the end to stop the pop ups what a pain in the rear....
2007-01-01 10:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by ANNE G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a scam. You have adware on your computer. Go to www.download.com and get the free copy of AdAware and run it. It tells you that you can upgrade for $20.oo but the free version is the same thing. Its just that you have to run the free version manually whereas the paid version is active all the time.
Run it and delete all the junk it finds.
2007-01-01 10:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, don't click on any link from that pop up. It almost certainly is a scam. and might just wipe out your registry. do you have a pop up blocker? if so enable it. if not, try deleting your temp files, your history and delete any cookies from that site (and any other ones you don't recognize)
2007-01-01 10:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Scruffy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont go for it,and leave it well alone.
Go to cnet.com and click on downloads ,(they are free) and choose registry mechanic basic version,and it will tidy up your registry.
2007-01-01 10:28:37 · answer #4 · answered by david c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same, but then i just completely removed messenger and hey presto peaceful again!
a little weird as i had just done a clean install!...mmmmmm....it must have been hidden somewhere........
2007-01-01 10:26:21 · answer #5 · answered by dpm1did1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure on that one i think it would be a scam i would remove it and re-download it and i hope it helps ya gl and happy new year
2007-01-01 10:23:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it it a scam cuzwindows is free i hav it all u hav to do is go 2 www.msn.com then click messenger and download it its' free
2007-01-01 10:24:10 · answer #7 · answered by ... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a scam
2007-01-01 10:27:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have spy ware by the sounds of it ... u need anti spy ware .. ad aware or spy bot are ok or use the yahoo tool bar anti spy ware ...
2007-01-01 10:24:57 · answer #9 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋