I started getting popups, like from " utarget" which comes blank...?

Question

and other ones. They happen to come just after logging in. The popup blocker is on, I shouldn't be getting anything. Can anyone please, help me to stop them?

Answer 1

when the pop up comes up copy its link and add it to your pop up blocker. try updating your blocker

Answer 2

You have spyware. Install SpywareBlaster from www.javacoolsoftware.com -- that'll stop the popups, but it doesn't remove the spyware. To do that, get Spybot Search & Destroy (www.safer-networking.net) and Ad-Aware SE (www.lavasoftusa.com), download the latest updates for each, then reboot into Safe Mode to run the scans.

Answer 3

Pop ups that happen when yopu're not on the internet are caused by spyware on your pc. Make sure you unplug the internet connection unless you are browsing the web; if you have an 'always on' broadband connection it just gives hackers 24/7 access to your pc.

You may need to switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.

Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for home use;

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Also use Microsoft Defender and their online scans.

And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com - Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that manages cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.

http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Answer 4

Scan for spyware with more than one anti-spyware. You can use spybot search and destroy, and yahoo task bar antispy. They are free.