I was playing a game when a popup shows up. Then I clicked X on it and It exited out. So I went back to playing my game and another popup shows a feww mins later. And I haven't have any porn on my computer! I do have a popup blocker that sucks! Does any1 know a popup blocker that actually blocks every single popup or there is a solution?Plz I need to stop these irritating popups right away!
2007-06-15 14:49:45 · 6 answers · asked by Patrick 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Download and use Firefox instead of IE.
2007-06-15 14:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by JavaJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your internet browser is updated to its newest version and has its popup blocker enabled. I would recommend Mozilla Firefox over Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
And be sure to run plenty of anti-spyware software to keep your machine clean of spyware. Run a virus scan on a regular basis, as well.
2007-06-15 21:58:36 · answer #2 · answered by Brikar99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got the Yahoo toolbar? See the Pop-up Blocker button with a down arrow? Click the down-arrow and select "enable."
2007-06-15 21:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.toolforus.com/firefox/
Good Luck
2007-06-15 22:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the pop up blocker in tools internet options privacy check the box below
2007-06-15 21:53:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every browser has a built in pop up blocker
Internet Explorer :
Tools > Pop up blocker > turn on
Firefox:
Tools > Options> Content > Check "block pop up windows"
Opera > Tools > Quick preferences > block unwanted pop ups
If you still get more than two or three pop ups per day, you have malware installed that must be removed. If you do not remove it eventually your system will crash and you will lose everything stored on your computer.
If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.
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Update your antivirus and run a full scan in safe mode
If you do not have virus protection install (only one):
AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
or
AOL Active Virus Shield
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp
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Install Windows Defender (full time spyware protection)
Perform a full scan.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
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Install the following five programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all five. They will greatly increase your protection. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection.
Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper
After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/
CCleaner: Do not install toolbar option
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
http://www.ccleaner.com/
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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.
In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.
Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore
After the malware is removed turn on system restore.
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Additional run this time and monthly.
Microsoft Update "Custom Mode" install everything
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.
Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan (removes what it finds)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
BitDefender Online Scanner http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294
Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?
Symantic Online Scanner http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2
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Additional Information read:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-please-read-before-posting-
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607
2007-06-15 22:16:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋