how can i stop picking up so much adware,already have norton and still get it?

Question

constantlt pick up adware does anyone know how to avoid it

Answer 1

Run 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 2

You might want to use a secondary adware/malware tool like AdAware. You may have an infection that Norton doesn't see.

Don't click on advertisements or pop-up ads. Don't use Limewire or many of the other P2P packages that are known sources for infection. Don't open suspicious emails with "great surprises for you" or the like.

Another option, setup a user account that does not have install permissions, and run as that user. Then, when you need to install software, logout and login as the administrator to do that. This should prevent some automatic-installation software that runs on you.

Answer 3

You say you have Norton. Okay, which Norton? Is it the AntiVirus only? Is it the Norton Suite that includes AntiSpyware?

You cannot rely on an Antivirus program only. It is only good for protecting against Viruses. You must have AntiSpyware also.

You should have a minimum of 2 Antispyware programs on your computer. Do not confuse with Antivirus. You can have only one Antivirus program running. AntSpyware is different.

I recommend you get the Windows Defender, Spybot Search and Destroy and SpywareBlaster. Install and use all three programs. All three will provide "Full Time" protection of your computer.

With Spybot, during the download and setup, be sure to check the box for the Tea Timer option. This is what allows Spybot to provide "Full Time" protection.

You can download all three at this safe download site:

http://www.filehippo.com/

There may be a good reason you keep getting the adware on your computer. This may be done by a Trojan that is hiding in your computer. Removing the adware is useless because the Trojan keep downloading the adware after you remove it. You must remove the Trojan and then the adware. These two programs and the procedure will remove the Trojan and the adware.

Download and Update Ewido (now called the AVG Antispyware). Do not run:

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

Download AdAware SE and update. Do the setup. Do not run:

http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/

AdAware SE Setup:

1. Select "use custom scanning options" then select "customize". Make sure the following options are enabled: "scan within archives," "scan active processes," "scan registry," "deep scan registry," "scan my IE favorites for banned URLs," "scan my Hosts file."

2. Select the "tweak" option. Under "scanning engine," make sure "unload recognized processes and modules during scan" is enabled. Enable "scan registry for all users instead of current users."

3. Under "cleaning engine" turn on "always try to unload modulesâ€Â¦," "during removal unload explorer and IE if necessary," "let windows remove files in use at next restart," and "delete quarantined items after restoring."

4. Use the "select drives and folders to scan" option to ensure that your entire hard drive is scanned (if you have more than one hard drive, scan all of them (of course, do not include floppy and CD/DVD).


TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.

IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:

1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.

RESTART IN SAFE MODE:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



START THE SCAN WITH YOUR PROGRAM(S).



When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode.

RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used. Delete the old one(s) and make a new one.

CLEAR OLD RESTORE POINT(S). HERE'S HOW:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5. Click OK.

NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.

Answer 4

you need to install these and dont download anything you dont trust. These will protect your pc. I can email you the links if needed.

Avast Virus Protection (if nortong subscription runs out)
Ad-Aware Privacy Scanne
Zone Alarm Firewall
Windows Defender
Spybot Search and Destroy
SpywareBlaster
CCleaner File, Program and Registry Cleaner

Answer 5

Norton is not good.

Try Kaspersky Internet Security Or Mcafee Internet Security.

If you want free stuff than get AVG or AntiVir Anti-Virus.
For Anti-Spyware try Avg Anti-Spyware or Spybot Search and Destroy.


Site sites you will Need are www.9down.com and www.2baksa.net

Answer 6

Quit clicking on every stupid link you see.
Quit installing every little peice of crap-ware out there.