Why am I besieged with ads?

Question

I subscribed to Norton antivirus software in 2006. I had no problem with an outburst of unwanted ads. As soon as I loaded the 2007 Norton 360 package I was flooded with ads. I want to get rid of them. Please help.

Answer 1

sounds like adware to me. and norton as antivirus can fight viruses only. you need an anti-spyware to fight all other threats. i recommend spyware doctor as it's most reputable these days. here's a download: http://www.2-spyware.com/review-spyware-doctor.html

Answer 2

You have been hijacked by spyware which an anti virus cannot get rid off .You need anti spyware to remove them

If you do not have firefox get it now and use it instead of internet explorer so you dont get any more spyware http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/

to remove the spyware/trojan/virus run steps 1-2-3

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 (Latest updates 21-3-2007) 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

http://security.yahoo.com/all_topics.html

Run Secunia Software Inspector http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/ .Securina will tell you which of your software is outdated and have holes in them through which the spyware/virus are entering.
which currently contains rules for detecting more than 4,000 different applications
The results are used to advise you on how to update to more secure releases of the insecure applications.
Microsoft Windows Update is used to determine if your system is missing security updates from Microsoft.
* Detects insecure versions of applications installed
* Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied
* Assists you in updating your system and applications
* Runs through your browser. No installation or download is required.

Answer 3

Yes, Ad-Aware is free and is good, however you might want to consider not allowing so many cookies. It may reduce the ads. From Internet Explorer, Tools, Internet Options, carefully review the Privacy, Security and Content tabs.

Run Disk Cleanup frequently.
Delete Cookies and offline files

Answer 4

You have Adware.
Download Adaware (Ad Aware... as in Aware of Ads)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Best Anti-Adware/Spyware on the market. It's free too with paid options.

Internet Explorer alows websites to download and run malicious programs on your computer... WITHOUT YOU KNOWING!

That's why Firefox is so popular. It does not allow this to happen.

You can find FF here
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/