why wont my comp restore to an earlier date..and web sites keep popping up constantly???thanks?

Answer 1

Sounds like some malware has infected the system, step 1, turn off system restore.
Step 2 run programs detailsed below
Step 3 turn system restore back on and create a new restore point AFTER the cleanup


I'd reccomend these 2, run each in turn
ADAWARE fro www.lavasoftusa.com (Free personal version)
also SPYBOT S&D from www.spybot.org (Again free for home use)


Also worth having in toolbox is CCLEANER from www.ccleaner.com again a free download, and a good general windows tidyup utility.

Answer 2

Does your pc nonetheless have internet get entry to i.e. can different courses you have on your pc nonetheless effectively use the internet, if so then attempt downloading a distinctive internet browser (i desire to advise Google Chrome because it particularly is rapid and good). in case you won't be in a position to be in a position to get onto the acquire website then attempt downloading it on yet another pc and pass the setup over on a reminiscence stick, its particularly worth doing because it would desire to restoration your internet subject, if it nonetheless would not paintings and no different courses can get entry to the internet then get somebody to verify that your community card is functioning ideal, your internet router/instantaneous router is working ideal and likewise touch your internet provider provider and make valuable each and every little thing is high-quality at their and your end. i'm hoping this enables.

Answer 3

VIRUS REMOVAL PROCESS:

do this OFFLINE

trash likes to hide in your restore system,so every time you clean up your computer and you use system restore,it restores the trash along with everything else !
turn off system restore:
XP:
start--all programs--accessories--system tools--system restore
check the off box

Vista:

right click computer icon
select properties
select system protection
uncheck os ( c: ) ( system )

alerter & messenger services:
stop messenger spam !!

XP only:
all programs--administrative tools--services
all services are in alphabetical order,right click both alerter & messenger services--select properties--from drop down menu,select disable

Active X:
XP ONLY
internet explorer--tools--internet options--security--advanced
uncheck download unsigned--unsafe--autoprompt

CLEAN UP:

delete history:

XP & Vista:

internet explorer--tools--internet options--general:
click delete history--temp files & cookies
set days to keep history to 0

Prefetch folder:

XP:
start,my computer,disk drive ( c ),windows,prefetch
click view
select "select all"
press delete key on keyboard

Vista:

same thing except my computer is now plain ole computer

Security:

block spyware cookies:
XP:
either from your desktop shortcut or all programs or start page [ lol,MS is all about redundency ]
internet explorer--tools--internet options--privacy--advanced--override
check allow 1st party cookies,block 3rd party [ spyware ] cookies

Vista:

same way as XP

manage your cookies [ with screenshots ]
http://managecookies.diaryland.com

ActiveX:

XP ONLY

internet explorer,tools,internet options,security tab,advanced tab
uncheck download unsigned, not safe & automatic prompt

now return to system restore and select create a new restore point,name the point [ new ? ] and you're set to go

go online and:

download/install/update & run spybot spyware remover,avast anti-virus,regseeker,avg anti-rootkit,rootkit revealer,firefox 2.0.0.4 web browser from

MENU
Acessibility Help,ANTI-ROOTKIT,ANTI-VIRUS,ANTI-SPYWARE,Browser FIREFOX 3.0a5pre
Buddy Browser,a child safe wweb browser for children,CLEAN UP,DESKTOP HELPERS
FIREFOX EXTENSIONS INSTALLED,FIREWALL,Multi Media Files,REGISTRY CLEANERS
SECURITY,Link Checkers,Ect

http://browseraddons.friendpages.com

sounds like messenger spam

start--all programs--administrative tools--system tools--services
right click both alerter & messenger services
select properties
select disable

Answer 4

I use AdAware, seems to work best. You've been the victim of malware. Popups are incredibly annoying!