I have a pop up blocker but I accidentaly turned it off.
so now a bunch of pop ups are appearing like every minute,
and my computer says it scanned 256 threats.
is it because I turned off the pop up blocker?
how do I fix this problem???
2007-07-29 08:17:05 · 8 answers · asked by That1girl 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
This is not a problem at all. Here's what you need to do.
1st, don't waste your time with AVG, spybot, ad aware, CA, spyhunter, superantispyware, avast, panda, kaspersky, windows defender or anything of the sort. Stay away from anything that is FREE when it comes to spyware and antivirus. There is a reason why they free. They are NOT good.
2nd, You need some of the best software out there. Norton Systemworks is very good. That's the only good software from Norton. I wouldn't recommend Norton Internet security, its not that great. Now the best software you should get is Spysweeper with Anti-virus, this software is too good and gets better everyday. This is Elite software. It blocks over 433,000 definition threats, which contain several fringerprints with each(you can do the math). No other software can compete with that or come close for that matter. It catches everything and has active shields. I've used them all and it is 2nd to none.
3rd, after you install and update the software, since its in your system you will have to turn off system restore and then go into safe mode and run the scan and eliminate the virus. then after removal, reboot and turn system restore back on.
4th, (Optional) I recommend a Firewall from Zone Alarm, their free version is so good. Or you can buy their Pro version, but the free version will do more than the job.
5th, any probs during or after you do all this, send me an e-mail or IM. I guarenDAMNtee my answers and will help you in person from IM if needed.
2007-07-29 13:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The threats arn't because you turned the pop up blocker off, you just didn't notice them probably because the pop up blocker was on. I would download a good spyware protection program such as Spybot search and destory, or ad-aware SE then delete everything they find, then turn the pop up blocker back on.
2007-07-29 15:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by Carl B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why didn't you just turn the pop-up blocker back on? On the Yahoo toolbar, the pop-up blocker button is quite visible. Click the down arrow and select "enable."
You can also download the free, personal copy of Ad-aware at:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
2007-07-29 15:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
turn pop up blocker back on then do a virus scan with what ever anti virus you use. if you don't have one go to www.download.com and download avg it's free an good
2007-08-02 16:20:17 · answer #4 · answered by rick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to cnet.com they lots of free software.then you could download a pop-up blocker.
2007-08-06 10:15:16 · answer #5 · answered by sprinks2233 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
re instal a nother pop up blocker such as nortons or somthin like that, also check ur firewall!
2007-07-29 15:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's adware, download spybot search and destroy from http://www.spybot.info/en/download/index.html
run a scan, then delete all bad file's it finds.
2007-07-29 15:19:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
delete or quarantine the threats it finds.. try avg antispyware also ..
2007-07-29 15:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋