My computer is getting loads of pop ups?

Question

i think i have loads of viruses on my hard drive, what is the best way to remove all this.

Answer 1

Run a scan with your antivirus, you definitely have spyware and probably viruses. If you don't have any antivirus or spyware scanners, use the following free programs:

Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender

Anti-Virus:
http://free.grisoft.com

Cleanup:
http://www.ccleaner.com

Answer 2

If you have that little pop-up window telling you that viruses are multiplying on your computer so you should "Click Here" to get rid of them - Don't - It's a scam. You probably just need to clean out your computer a little.

1) Run your Disk Cleanup Utility (Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disc Cleanup)
This will clear your temporary Internet folder.

2) If you have an AV (Anti-virus program) run a complete scan with it. If not, you REALLY need to purchase one like Norton or McAfee if you plan to use any computer on the Internet or with E-Mail.

3) Download, install and run a program called Ad-Aware from Download.com. Ad-Aware is a free program that will remove most tracking cookies and spy-ware from your computer.

4) If you use Microsoft Windows make sure you have all the updates. (In Internet Explorer go to: Tools > Windows Update & follow the instructions).

Do steps 1, 3 and 4 monthy and this will keep your computor clean.

Lastly, some common sense fire prevention:
- Never open E-Mail from people you don't know. ESPECIALLY if it contains an attachment. Add them to your spam list.
- Hackers and such use lures to free porn sites to infect your computer. Don't click on blind links you aren't familiar with.

Hope this helps you.

Answer 3

First of all navigate to C:/Program Files/Messenger and rename this file to MessengerOFF exactly as shown this will disable windows messenger from starting on boot up then reboot your PC, Next download and run spy sweeper run a system check once it has found any spyware delete them and run a virus check with your anti-virus program when all is clear you can un-install spysweeper and reboot and everything should be fine and you may find you don't get any more pop-ups.

Answer 4

Run your anti-spyware/viruse in Safe Mode.If you have no an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.
You can find top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on

http://www.spyware-detectors.net

You can download and scan your PC for free.

As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.

After into safe mode,run a anti-spyware to killllllllll the spyware and adware on you pc.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

Use the following instructions, don't skip any steps. This has worked for me on six other computers (friends and family) so far with no problems:

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

Answer 6

hey click on the site i gave you download the free verison you can Xp home or xp pro for your computer it works great and its not like any other free trial it gets rid of everything like popup's cookie's & virus's very easy and its free :)

Answer 7

Get norton anti-virus best one!

Answer 8

stop watching porn
reformat the pc , install a antiviurs , watch porn safe

Answer 9

run virus sacn and it will take care of it...