I keep getting pop ups on my computer saying to download winantispy 2007 then other pop up say your computer will freeze, on the top of these pop ups they say microsft internet, i dont understand then when i did download the winantispy its not free so i deleted it off my computer i tryed downloading other antispy for free but when i scan my computer these pop ups still come up. does anyone know what this is or how to get rid of it. thank you
2007-02-15 13:16:39 · 6 answers · asked by julie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If the pop-up windows say "Windows Messaging" at the top, you have fallen foul of spy and ad-ware (called mal-ware). You need a good AV program (ZoneAlarm, McAfee, Norton etc.), also a spy-ware remover (SpyBot is good and it's free!) and an ad-ware remover (Ad-Aware is pretty good).
Once you have cleaned your PC, make sure you are surfing behind a firewall (most of the AV suites have a firewall built-in). It won't stop everything, but at least you'll be warned when your PC is invaded by mal-ware and you'll be given an option to do something about it.
Good luck
2007-02-15 13:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by Paul The Rock Ape 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately spyware. Can be tricky to get rid of. If feasible, backup your computer and reinstall everything. Otherwise, backup your computer and try the seemingly endless barrage of anti-spyware products. Don't ever load or run something without checking it out first. If you're getting a popup for a anti-spyware product, it's likely a spyware itself. Start with Spybot Search & Destroy. My recommendation is to reinstall everything - you won't regret it. (after that stay away from questionable materials and sites)
2007-02-15 21:21:09 · answer #2 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a pop-up blocker, which you can recieve free, through Windows, or Yahoo, has a fairly good one also. Try the AVG Spyware program, and AVG Anti-Virus, they are both free, and its a great program. I use them my self.
Enjoy your nite,
Willie S.
2007-02-15 21:21:43 · answer #3 · answered by storrsw123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably spyware. Take a look at this list:
http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0-1-0.html?qt=spyware&author=&titlename=&desc=&dlcount=&daysback=&swlink=&gfiletype=&os=128&li=49&dlsize=&ca=
This IS free, and it's also good because you possibly have tons of spyware on your harddrive taking-up memory space.
2007-02-15 21:20:22 · answer #4 · answered by Byte-Sized Cookie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using AVG or ZoneAlarm - both have free versions!
I would image its spy-ware - unless you have BearShare isntalled with the Zango componetn!
2007-02-15 21:19:42 · answer #5 · answered by Tony M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnCH4i.fCw2HSpjBb4OuwLPsy6IX?qid=20070211175942AAPZkeu&show=7#profile-info-278e9d37c1ffe2ac374f1cb1977df77faa
try doing what i told this person to do. Got best answer for that one caused it worked.
2007-02-15 21:38:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋