ok, so whenever i click internet explorer usually within 2 minutes i have a popup (its by like outerinfo or something) and its like the same one everytime. and i went to tools-popup blocker and BLOCKED that site but it still didnt help, it still comes up, are there any other soulitons i could try because i cant get rid of it!
2007-01-02 07:03:27 · 7 answers · asked by Ally 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I am using Firefox, version 2.0.0.1 (Latest) and have no problems surfing the web, neither do i get any pop ups when browsing the net!
Its safe! 100% FREE!
If you would like to install it, email me!
2007-01-02 07:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by sksr94 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's most likely cause by Adware - software that someone sneaky planted on your machine, that generates pop ups and other ads. The reason blocking the website doesn't work is because its not coming from the website: it's coming from your own computer, from the adware!
Use a spyware/adware cleaner. I recomend McAfee, but there are alot of free ones out there that will work as well.
2007-01-02 15:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by Chip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try downloading Bazooka Scanner. A lot of the time, spyware installs files directly to your computer without you even knowing. Sometimes the files disguise themselves as files Windows needs to run. Bazooka will tell you exactly what type of spyware you have, and then link to step-by-step instructions on removing it. Also, you can try switching to Mozilla Firefox.
http://www.download.com/Bazooka-Adware-and-Spyware-Scanner/3000-8022_4-10247782.html
2007-01-02 15:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by p0rc3la1n_d0ll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a free software called Pop-up Stopper Free Edition at
www.panicware.com that is really good.
I would also goto www.trendmicro.com and do a free online virus\spyware\malware scan for any viruses and Ad-aware that maybe on your computer
2007-01-02 15:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by afox1998 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the forum.
If you are infected with Outerinfo pop-ups - please start here:
First install MVPS HOSTS:
Download and unzip hosts.zip from HERE to a folder (hosts).
When you get a chance please read more about what we are doing HERE.
Here's a Tutorial on how to install it, but it's installed like this:
Open up the hosts folder and double-click on the mvps.bat file, it will rename your present HOSTS file to HOSTS.MVP, then it will copy the new HOSTS file to the correct location on your machine. It happens very quickly so don't blink
http://forums.maddoktor2.com/index.php?showtopic=8250
go here..step by step instructions
2007-01-02 15:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by iam_betterthenu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download this utility its called Adaware.
It will kill those pesky popups.
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html
best utility I have ever used
Just follow the prompts
2007-01-02 15:08:29 · answer #6 · answered by seriousddneeded 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See this forums thread on removing it
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t53234.html
or see this
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t134763.html
2007-01-02 15:07:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋