Bloody browser keeps going to pages i dont want it to,how to stop it?

Question

My browser keeps opening pages on its own ,for adverts ,and I dont like it.
Sometimes it even opens my browser on its own to go to one of these god-damm shitty advert sites,88 casino,sky poker,lots of shite sites that I would never go to myself.
Please can you offer help as how to stop it?
Many Many thanks.

Answer 1

You have spyware installed on your computer.

Securing a Personal Machine
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/studentchecklist.html

OS Reinstallation vs. Virus Removal
http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/rebuild_repair.html

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 Full Time (Active) antivirus and run a full scan.

If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.
Try AVG first.

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
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Update your Full Time (Active) spyware protection and run a full scan. If you do not have active spyware protection, install:

Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

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Install the following four programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all four. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection. They will greatly increase your protection. Install and run now.

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/
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Install:

CCleaner:
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Do not install optional toolbar.
Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history
In options.
Set to run when computer starts.
Place cookies you want to keep in save list
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Install either one not both:

McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox
http://www.siteadvisor.com/

McAfee SiteAdvisor helps protect you from all kinds of Web-based security threats including spyware, adware, spam, viruses, browser exploits, and online scams.

TrendProtect™
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/free_security_tools/trendprotect.php
TrendProtect is a FREE browser plug-in that helps you avoid Web pages with unwanted content and hidden threats.
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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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Run only if all other items fail to stop problem.

CWShredder: run
http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/
Roguefix.bat
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
Shoot The Messenger
http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm
SmitFraudFix
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.html
Vundo Fix and
VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html
VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool (Install and run)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php
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Run this time and monthly:

Microsoft Update:
Run in "Custom Mode". Install everything, reboot and repeat until nothing is left to install.
http://www.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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Rootkits Removers
Pick any 2 install and run one each month.

AVG Anti-Rootkit
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29
F-Secure BlackLight
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Panda Anti-Rootkit
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/antirootkit/
Sophos Anti-Rootkit
http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html
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Online Free Scanners:
Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.
Run a different one each month.

Avast! Online Scanner
http://onlinescan.avast.com/
BitDefender Online Scanner
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
CA eTrust® PestScan
http://pestpatrol.com/pestscan/index.htm
eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
F-Secure Online Virus Scanner
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml
Kaspersky - Free Online Virus Scan
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
McAfee - Free Scan
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs
Panda Software - ActiveScan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan/ascan_2.asp
Symantec (norton) - Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp
Trend Micro™ HouseCall
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp

Answer 2

I do security for the computers that connect directly with our servers for the department of defense and Alex nailed it, both of those 2 free programs will remove your small problem. Although you should download and install these programs, then update them, and THEN before you scan for problems... you need to restart your computer and press f8 when it's restarting to get you into safe mode, which is the only effective way to surely get rid of a problem. Also when you do finish those things, Open internet explorer and then click Tools on the upper right hand of your screen, then Internet Options, click your Security tab in there and then select Reset All Zones To Default Level, then press Apply, now press the Privacy Tab and make sure your Turn on Pop Up blocker is checked, then apply(if you can) then OK. now you're good. Close internet explorer and Voila you should be fine.

Answer 3

Your PC isinfected with a browser hijacker. Scan your PC with this to find and remove it. Its free and safe to use.

SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones.Easily remove over 100,000 pests such as SmitFraud, Vundo, WinFixer, SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, WinAntiVirus, AntiVermins and thousands more!

http://superantispyware.com/
* You will probably recieve several answers to your question. Whoever helped you the most,please come back and give that person Best Answer.

Answer 4

Sound like you have a drive by infection, e.g., visited a site that infected you.

Do you have anti-virus, firewall, and your OS up-to-date? If not, get it done.

Then get a adaware and spy bot search and destroy, check for spy ware, then, load Mozilla as an alternate browser.

Practice safe surfing, e.g., no porn (safer to buy a mag).

Answer 5

Scan your computer for spyware here are the most popular free ones http://www.basicspywaretips.com/spywareremovaltool.html

Answer 6

Get the Google toolbar - stops em in their tracks!

Answer 7

switch to firefox or opera.