Hi there,
I have never had a problem with pop up blocker until today,i keep getting so many its driving me mad now,ive got a yahoo blocker in progress and internet explorer one too but they still come up.. But my norton run out about a month ago
I have one more quick question,which anti virus softwear would you say is best and not too expensive?
Thank you!!
2007-03-22 10:41:35 · 9 answers · asked by ladyfurlan 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
run the online spyware scan first
you have some hidden spyware
you need to rid your computer of it
after your scans if you have any problems you can post to us
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NETW0RK_0F_FRIENDS/
ok here are some links
here are some online scanners to help they are free and add to favorite and or bookmarks
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
online scanners are good to run to make sure your anti virus software is working
some infections will turn off an antivirus program
For Spyware online scanner
www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan
www.spywareguide.com/txt_onlinescan.html
free online trojan scanner
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
once you have scanned your system
you can download free tools such as
Antivirus (free Editions
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/special-stay-protected-isw-free75cnv/us/crp/0
or Avast (free home edition) http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
they are both Good and have been serving many internet explorers for years
get Microsoft windows defender
its free
and your system will be set
2007-03-22 11:01:42 · answer #1 · answered by Wowwie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Macafee and Norton are both good antivirus programs but pop ups are rarely caused by viruses and the adware detection in either one of those products is poor. I recommend adaware and/or spybot. They are free downloads from the Internet.
2007-03-22 10:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by The man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use AVG antivirus which is free for home users. You get regular updates and they are committed to providing it free to non-business users for the forseeable future. However, AVG is not a pop-up blocker. You may need to download some anti-spyware software such as Lavasoft Ad-aware and Spybot Search and Destroy, all freeware programs. Try google to find them. I use them all and have a clean machine.
2007-03-22 10:55:23 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Switch to Firefox, add the Adblock plug in, eneble the pop up blocker and you'll never see another po-p up or advert. I can't believe how well it works.
Viruses don't cause pop ups, you need anti spyware and anti adware to help block it. Viruses and spyware are different programs, so need different software to prevent and remove them.
You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.
You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Main/view/Download-Free-Products.html - Bitdefender 8 doesn't run in the background and can be used as a second back up anti virus.
You need all these anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
Plus;
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=ad+block&type=A&app=firefox - Adblock Plus
http://www.ccleaner.com - Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that manages cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2007-03-22 13:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is almost certainly spyware, download for free Adaware at http://free-adaware-download.com/adawaredownload/
but make sure you get anti virus from one of the other answers
2007-03-22 11:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by Paul C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
incredibly plenty what the different answerer mentioned. that is not almost sufficient funds to get a gadget which will run on the instant's video games even on the brink of decently. while you're making plans on development a gaming laptop, identifying to purchase your own areas is the final wager yet that may not sufficient funds to even start with.
2016-10-19 09:05:10 · answer #6 · answered by dickirson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have contacted a virus that is causing these popups.you need to go to http://www.pcworld.com and get AVG free anti virus and get it running untill you decide with one you want, but AVG is a great free anti virus tool.as for the paid version's they are all close.I use spyware doctor and it does a great job. $30.00 good luck.
2007-03-22 10:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
www.avast.com they have a freee home edition which IMHO is brilliant. Uninstall norton as that is not very good and install avast :)
Have fun :)
p.s. I found google toolbar to be better ...
2007-03-22 10:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by Longjohn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try forefox its better than I/E popups dont get though
2007-03-22 11:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by simonjohnlaw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋