My anti virus is supposed to stop it, and in my tools I have it turned off, so I don't no why this is happening. any advice. thanks
2007-02-22 22:37:24 · 14 answers · asked by HELEND 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I tried all the above but still are getting pop ups. The anit virus i have is Mcafee
2007-02-24 00:05:35 · update #1
I tried everything peopel have suggested but still getting them
2007-02-27 08:12:00 · update #2
Switch on your antivirus or download some popup blockers like yahoo's popup blocker
2007-02-22 22:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the link below and download, SpywareBlaster
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Also CCleaner and Windows Defender 1.1.1593 all from the same site.
2007-02-28 10:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by Sp@rky36 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eh? Turned off?
Oh but anyway, you're supposed to turn on the pop-up blocker which I suppose it exists in IE 6 & 7, and other pop-up blockers if you have.
If it does not work, it's possible that those pop-ups are caused by spywares and adwares and malwares etc. So you've got to use something like Windows Defender and Ad-Aware etc to clear them up, or at least check if there is any.
I also recommend that you should use CCleaner to clear unnecessary rubbish in your computer.
Those softwares that I have mentioned can be searched easily through search engines, all you need is it and your common sense. =D
2007-02-23 06:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all...if you have got a BT yahoo pop up blocker in tools....click on it and make sure there is a tick against[enable popup blocker] McAfee ant-virus....If you got it with a PC mag[free] it could be out of date or in-affective in which case..delete it from your PC and try a more popular one.
2007-02-27 08:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run your anti-spyware 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.
There are 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!
2007-02-26 07:47:02 · answer #5 · answered by HelloEveryoneeeeeeeeeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you might have got some adware or spyware on your computer, rather than a virus. There are a number of anti-adware and anti-spyware programmes you could use, but I would recommend Lavasoft Adaware - its free and very good for fixing this kind of problem. You can get it here: http://www.lavasoft.com/
Hope this helps
2007-02-23 06:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by Spacephantom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are using win xp you should have service pack 2 installed it comes with its own popup blocker click tools and check if popup is there or turned off...if not you need to install sp2
2007-02-23 06:46:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't think AV software did popup blocking... but your may do. If it is meant to do popup blocking, you may need to adjust the size of what it considers a 'popup'. The ones I've used expect popups to be small windows rather than nearly full screen.
2007-02-23 06:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have pop up blocker turned off in your tools try turning it back on
or try alladds or mcafee spam filter
or go here and download one http://downloads.zdnet.com/search.aspx?kw=popup+blocker
2007-02-23 11:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download the Google toolbar from here-
http://toolbar.google.com/T4/intl/en-GB/?utm_campaign=enGB&utm_source=enGB-ha-emea-uk-google&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=google-toolbar&tbbrand=GFRG
It has a pop up blocker and some other really useful features.
2007-02-23 06:43:35 · answer #10 · answered by Edward F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋