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2007-03-15 08:29:45 · 4 answers · asked by jean b 1 in Computers & Internet Security

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Your PC is infected with adware. Use these scans to remove it.

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.

Download Grisoft AVG 7.5 Anti-Virus,Anti-Malware.(free)

AVG is a collection of anti-virus protection tools that gives you full protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and malware. AVG provides you with all that you need to be completely protected: including a tool for scanning your hard drive and e-mail, as well as a real-time shield to prevent infections.
Top Features

» Provides automatic update functionality
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» Options to define file name extensions
» Real time protection with resident shield, email scanning


http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/...



Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free.
http://www.spybot.info/

http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!

Alos check http://www.spynomore.com/asafetynotice-com.htm?gclid=CJ-m6rXguIoCFRE9VAodIQ3TuA

After your PC is clean from adware,install a pop up blocker.
http://toolbar.yahoo.com

2007-03-15 08:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 0 0

Since you are using Yahoo, go to the Yahoo site and locate the Pop-Up Blocker for your toolbar. It works great when activated. You may need a new toolbar but that is better than numerous interupts from those nasty things.
Solicitors, you opened email you should not have, probably. Do not open any email you have not specifically subscribed to. My rule is when in doubt dump. Report it as spam and do not ever think of opening it. Good Luck

2007-03-15 15:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by jerry g 4 · 0 0

Here is a simple tutorial on how to cleanup your computer. They are real basic steps, but it is a good first step to take and will often clean out 95% of the junk (such as spyware, viruses, etc) off your computer. All the tools used are free of use. Here is the link:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/how-to-cleanup

Here are some simple tips & techniques to keep your computer running a great shape:
http://cleancomputerhelp.com/computer-tips-techniques

Here is a list of Free Anti-Virus Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-4

Here is a list of Free Anti-Spyware Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-3

Here is a list of Free Firewalls:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-2

Here is a list of Free Online Scanners:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view

What is a Virus? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-a-computer-virus

What is Spyware/Malware/Adware? Find out here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/what-is-spyware-malware

Here is a list of Miscellaneous Tools:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/free-computer-tools/cat_view-1

If you can't resolve the problem, I'd recommend you visit one of the free online support forums here:
http://www.cleancomputerhelp.com/online-support

2007-03-15 21:14:24 · answer #3 · answered by patrick j 2 · 0 0

SpyBot: Search and Destroy: http://www.spybot.info/
AdAware: http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html

2007-03-15 15:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by super_deformed_girl 4 · 0 0

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