how do i get rid of ads on my pc?

Question

I've done a norton anit virus scan and thats clear, i've also done spyware and adware checks and thought i'd cleared that but everytime i go on my internet a 2nd explorer opens up in the task bar about YOUR COMP IS AT RISK! and all this kind of annoying stuff all the time. an anyone tell me what this is and what i can do to get rid of it? thanks in advance for your help

Answer 1

Hi there,

With the vagueness of the question, this could be one of 2 major infections.

The first could be something known as "Myzor" or "Security Center" which hijacks your browser on every launch. This also goes under the name of Spy Heal, Pest Capture, Malware Wipe, etc.

The second is when your taskbar informs you of being infected and then launched a spoof / fake antivirus page offering to remove this infection in exchange for payment. These usually go under the guise of AntiVermins, VirusBurst, SpyFalcon, SpywareQuake, etc.

The best and easiest way to remove any of these is by installing the Free Trial of Prevx1. This will scan your PC and remove any infections free of charge.

Answer 2

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 spyware and anti adware 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.

Try Firefox web browser, and instal Spywareblaster.
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
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

If you don't want to use FF then turn off Active X in IE until you need to use it. It doesn't need to be on by default.

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.

Check that you download the right program from the correct address; theres a lot of fake programs that install spyware on your pc.

Answer 3

You need a pop up and ad blocker. Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2 both have one. You just need to tick the relevant boxes.

Answer 4

Get at least three free programs because no one program can detect all spyware http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html

Answer 5

switch over to Firefox
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
Download add-ons adblock and adblock plus.
and Ie Tab to switch to IE if you want.

Answer 6

go to majorgeeks.com
and download ad-aware
it is free