i have filthy pictures poping up when i first log on internet i cant delete how do i rid of this?

Answer 1

Its called spyware. Install and run Ad-Aware.

Answer 2

Someone without a doubt has visited sites that created those pics. Run the programs below to get rid of them.

un Spybot and Adaware weekly.


Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/... . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.

Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaw...



Now to prevent spyware from being installed in the first place....




Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html

SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.

It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.

Answer 3

Clear your cookies and temp internet files
The try this:

Download

http://www.download.com/spyware-doctor/3...

run full system scan
make sure its not a quick system scan
this is only a trial version, but its good diagnostic software
once the full scan is done:
maximize spyware docter
go to each problem it found and delete the file or registry
for deleting the file, some of the folders may be hidden, so go to

start, control panel, (make sure your in classic view)click on folder options, "view" tab, click "show hidden files and folders", uncheck "hide protected operating system files", OK

Now hunt and destroy, it should give you the trace on how to find every single folder

to destroy infected registry files:

start, run, type: regedit, (spyware docter will abbreviate Classes_root to CR and Local_machine to LM and so forth)


hunt and destroy
be CAREFUL when modifying REGISTRY, or any other SYSTEM FILE only delete the ones spyware docter TELLS YOU to
don't forget to empty recycling bin
happy virus killing :)

Answer 4

you obviously use IE and not firefox

get the following, all are free for a safe surfing experience,
install in SAFE mode with networking ( hit F-8 at boot time ), run them all in SAFE mode
with networking as you'll need it for the updates all the programs below will need.
Turn off RESTORE and the RECYLE BIN temporarily as virii can regenerate / reinfect even if you delete
them with both services on. After all the scanning and cleaning after a 2nd reboot and one last
scan do you turn both of them back on.

ANTI VIRAL

AVG (free) http://free.grisoft.com/


FIREWALL

ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

WEB BROWSER - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox

EMAIL use thunderbird. It has a good built in spam filter and learns when you teach it. http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird

SPYWARE

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html


and if you have a wireless router follow these tips,


1. Use WPA encryption (WPA-PSK) it's less crackable then WEP.

2. Make a passphrase that is upper & lower case and has some numbers thrown in there as well, again harder to crack.
some like mAkE1t5eCurE0rel53 and as long as possible.

3. Use MAC access control so only you or authorized PC's can connect (even if you do have encryption turned on)

4. Turn off DHCP use static addresses.

5. Turn off SSID (and change it) unless your card really needs it (some do)

6. Change username/password of access unit front end

7. Ensure you have the usual firewall enabled on your PC.

8. Paranoia rules, turn WLAN off if your not using it :)


one last tip
control panel---administrator tools--services--messenger

right clik on it
stop the service
then disable it
save changes