2007-03-21 17:03:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Remove them using the utilities mentioned in the above posts.
Spybot, Ad-Aware, AVG Anti-Spyware, A-Squared Free
All good software - and free.
2007-03-25 01:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by d3v10u5b0y 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pop ups are usually caused by spyware/adware,,,Anti-Virus doesnt get rid of spywares,The best way to get rid of spywares,adwares,trojans and pop up is using a best anti-spyware to protect your computer.You must have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer to protect your computer.Of course there are many solutions exist, all of them with their own strengths and weaknesses.So which anti-spyware is the most suited for your system? You can find out by reading in-depth reviews and comparisons of TOP 5 anti-spywares... some really great tips and links to Spyware removal programs.
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2007-03-22 01:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by White 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Install a good virus protection suite & update it. Pc cillen by trendmicro is a good one & has a free online scan that also removes problems. AVG has a free version for download. Avast is another great free one.
Then start your pc in safe mode (depending on pc type this is usually a different key combination), generally as soon as you turn on the pc you hit the key combination F8 and choose safe mode. Don't be scared, it's supposed to look this weird. Safe mode runs the bare minimum, which is why you want to remove problem programs in it, they can't hide in safe mode like they can during normal start up. Then run your virus software. This should remove it. If not completely then you need to go to the trendmicro or symantec web site for further instructions. & try hitting it with the programs I listed below.
For future reference:
Always make sure your Window’s is completely updated, along with Office and Internet Explorer (if you insist on using it – version 6 is the worst so far for known issues).
Use a firewall, zone alarm is free & pretty user friendly. & get the following products.
Get Spybot Search & Destroy by Patrick Kolla Great free program for finding spyware. Don't be cheap, give the guy a donation.
Ad aware by lavasoft is free for personal use.
www.ewido.net - free after 30 days, limitation is that you have to manually update.
http://www.superantispyware.com is free.
& dump Internet Explorer. It's got more holes than swiss cheese. Get firefox, it has some really great add on extensions that block scripts, pop-up's & more ... & it's free. Depending on how you access the internet (some programs like Yahoo dsl, & Netzero try to force you to use Internet Explorer) just click on your Firefox icon to surf the web not Internet Explorer.
You can stop most programs from loading by using "msconfig". It's not on XP so you have to download it from a site such as perfectdrivers. Most programs beyond firewalls and virus protection do not need to run at start up. It's too bad that "Blackvipers" site is still down. He had an incredible list of how to stop unwanted and unneeded services in 2k & XP from running & slowing pc down. It is however still being posted on sites, so google his name.
Hijack this is a great program to see what programs are doing on your pc. Generally, you don’t need most of those programs. Hijack this has a lot of information about what is safe to disable & what is not safe. In general, you don’t need the vast majority beyond programs that have to run at start up, your web browser page of choice, virus protection & firewall hooks.
Hope I helped. & don't forget --> Just because you have protection doesn't mean it will work if you don't keep it updated & run it once a week. Just think of all the time you'll save not trying to repair a virus infection! It’s a lot of information but once you run through it & play with it it’s pretty simple.
2007-03-21 17:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
1) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=4 do that now .Update it and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans in safe mode
1b) Run AVG Anti-Spyware Free
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=39&latest=1
2) Do an online virus scan to check and remove virus and spyware if you still have viruses on your computer. And let us know if the online virus scan still finds any virus or spyware .
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=11
3) Get another anti virus program if your present anti virus program is not protecting you any longer
http://spywarekiller.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_topic&topic_id=12&latest=1
If you believe your computer has spyware, the FTC wants to know. File a complaint with the FTC.
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/wsolcq$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU01
2007-03-21 17:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I asked the same question a week ago. I keep running scans and the problem seems to be on start up. Please let me know if you get any good answers. I have had none, except that it was a past virsus. The popup blocker doesn't block these.
2016-03-28 23:09:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the above suggestions, install a spyware / adware remover.
2007-03-21 17:17:04 · answer #6 · answered by tripledavis 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There's a much simpler way. Just go into your settings and internet options where you normally would clear your catch. You will see where it gives you preferences to popups. Click on it and change your preference to block.
2007-03-21 17:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by aintnobeans 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get a good virus, adware, spyware software
2007-03-21 17:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by kingajs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find a lot of helpful software at download.com
2007-03-21 17:25:04 · answer #9 · answered by Polynomial 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
climb the highest mountain and curse at those telemarketers.
2007-03-21 17:07:33 · answer #10 · answered by The bohemian 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋