Pop ups!!!?

Question

i have ntl broadband and i have noticed that when i started up my internet for the first time it was fine no pop uos what so ever but now recently, the pop ups have come out of no where.... i have checked my settings as far as i'm aware they seem to be ok...........help plz...............thank You

Answer 1

What is your operating system? If XP, have you upgraded to Windows XP Service Pack 2? If not, I suggest you do so, for amoung other security reasons it stops unwanted popups by disableing Windows Messenger Service and Alerter by default. = =SP2 = support.microsoft.com = http://support.microsoft.com/windowsxpsp2


Powerfull Popup "Killer" = http://www.gdsoftware.dk/default.asp?page=4#Child%20Safe = "Powerfull Popup "Killer" Kills ANY popup window created by script or user click in Internet Explorer. You can choose several ways to handle popup windows."

http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/misctools/fwpopblock.html


http://www.docsdownloads.com/Tier1/popup_blocker.htm

http://www.bayden.com/popper/

http://www.southbaypc.com/NoAds/




SpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard - Freeware = http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

and

WinPatrol = FREEWARE! = http://www.winpatrol.com


[L=PopUpCheck.com]http://moo.engl.ttu.edu/popup.html[/L] = "Do I have a pop-up blocker? - This link will run a test to determine if you have a pop-up blocker in use on your computer."


http://www.spyware-removal-guideline.com/

Answer 2

ntl/virgin or any other ISPs are not responsible for pop-ups.. I assume you are using internet explorer, so just go to>
Tools --> Pop-up Blocker --> Turn On pop-up Blocker

This should do it..

Hope this helps & good luck :)

p.s. I am with NTL/Virgin and never had any pop-up problems

Answer 3

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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Good luck!

Answer 4

You are likely infected with Spyware.

Install some cleaning software such as AdAware: http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html

Answer 5

Try downloading mozilla Firefox

Answer 6

I have a pop up blocker on my laptop, I've not had them for ages.