how can i prevent ads from coming on my computer?

Question

I just got the internet and whenever I am on i notice that ads keep coming just like tv. I dont know if this is normal because when i am at work i dont see no ads on the computer. Which software can i use to block them?

Answer 1

most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.

i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.

besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.

download firefox for free, Just have a try:

http://www.securebrowser.info/firefox/

Good Luck !!!

Answer 2

In addition to the above I would recommend downloading SpywareBlaster. It blocks most spyware before it can install on your computer which can cause pop-ups. The free version requires that you check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. The link is below:
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Also, if these ad pop-ups are coming from Messenger Service, you can stop them by taking the following steps:
- Click Start and then click Control Panel.
- Click Performance and Maintenance. (If you do not see the Performance and Maintenance icon, you may be using Classic View. You can skip to step 3 below, but you must double-click Administrative Tools.)
- Click Administrative Tools
- Double-click Services as shown in Figure 1 above..
- Double-click Messenger.
- In the Startup type list, choose Disabled
- Click Stop, and then click OK

Reboot to ensure the settings stick. To see screenshots, you can go to the Microsoft page below:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/stopspam.mspx

Answer 3

Popups come from adware that went onto your computer. Clearing the itnernet history will only erase WHERE you've been. You have to delete the "cookies" or temporary internet files. Then buy, install and USE an internet security program. Firefox is good (I use IE) but it does not protect you from everything. I faithfully use an internet security program and my popups aren't virtually nonexistant. In the meantime, you can reduce the number of popups you get by turning on your browser's built in pop up blocker and increasing your browser's security settings. But the price you pay, is that you will be limited to where you go on the web.

Answer 4

turn on the pop up blocker in windows
You can get a 3rd party pop up blocker with the google tool bar but turn off the one in windows ( do not use both at the same time)
- most important run regular antispyware scan with updates
take out whatever they find

lots of spyware removal programs
antivirus programs will not remove these


two free ones

adaware

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/3000-8022_4-10695895.html?tag=lst-0-2

spybot

http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1'

microsoft gives away one too f for free

you have to run a number of these progams
all find different things

also perhaps buy a router even if you have only one computer

Answer 5

You can use a HOSTS file to block ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and even most hijackers. This is accomplished by blocking the connection(s) that supplies these little gems.
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Answer 6

You need to first can your computer for spyware by running all the spyware fighter essential programs .Then you can use hostxpert to block ads permanently

Answer 7

use the firefox with the extension ad-block plus and update the filters in the extension,the result is impressive!

Answer 8

Try using the Google toolbar, it can block the popup advertisements (most of them anyway).

Answer 9

Use Mozilla Fireofx, it will block pop-up ads.

Answer 10

get a spam blocker or a google toolbar that should help because I have both and I never get pop - up ads.