when im playing a game or have any other page open my aol screen keeps popping up.Is it because i have a virus or, is it because aol wants me online all the time?lol.I dont know much about computers so any help is appreciated.THANX in advance.
2007-04-23 01:40:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
that's spyware pls. download it..
it myt busted ur pc
2007-04-23 01:58:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Some programs have this nasty habit of popping up when you are playing games. I don't think you have a virus. Its easy to check. Do this:
1. Locate the AOL icon on your systems tray (look at the icons next to the time, lower right hand corner of your computer screen).
2. Right click on the screen and uncheck the "Always on top" option if you see it. Start playing. If your problem is solved, you are good. If NOT step 3 will take care of it :-)
3. Right click on the AOL icon and say "exit". This should definitely stop the pop-ups from bothering you while you are playing.
Let me know if this helped.
2007-04-23 08:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Chaitu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could. Virus can cause all sort of problems. If you don't know what is infecting your computer you should run a complete scan to find out what kind of malware you have.
To be sure, I would run a quick Nano Scan or a Total Scan from Panda. They let you try these new products for free at http://www.infectedornot.com so they can use that information to present statistics about the level of malware infection on the web.
The site is safe, since Panda is behind it. They have the latest virus definitions, so you will definitely find out if what you have is a virus.
2007-04-26 11:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by RElliot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know the aol dont tries to force anyone to for coming online.Have a virus scan on u r pc with deep scaning and help u r computer in cleaning to malacious programs on u r pc.
2007-04-23 09:40:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would bet you have a virus. Stuff don't just pop up Something cause'es it like virus'es. Aol wont just pop up cause they want you on line all the time. Chances are , your infected. Run the Spybot S & D and see if that helps.
2007-04-27 03:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by roy g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would delete anything AOL on your computer. Is AOL your internet service provider? I would leave just any software for your modem and necessary files to run the internet on your computer and trash the rest. You don't need it. Stop using Netscape or IE as your internet browser. Use Firefox and you won't have any problems.
2007-04-23 08:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by jpursell84 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Pamm,
Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > AOL Toolbar (remove).
Edit: If it is "Spyware," which I don't believe it is, go to www.microsoft.com and search "anti spyware" and download Windows Defender. It's free and it comes directly from Microsoft so its not cheap and half-*** like some CNET programs are.
2007-04-23 08:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a "spyware" program on your PC trying to call the Internet to download "pop up ads" and upload your personal information. Go to http://download.com and get Spybot Seek&Destroy and run it on your computer. It should clean off the spyware. (It is free).
2007-04-23 08:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try one of these free antivirus instead of AOL http://www.basicspywaretips.com/freevirusremovaltool.html
2007-04-23 09:40:59 · answer #9 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download this program http://www.hitmanpro.nl/hitmanpro/ it uses various programs to search for spyware and if you look in the options it has virus checkers that you can use too.
2007-04-23 09:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by cannonfodder39 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋