Could some one please tell me how to stop the pop ups from popping up on my pc? Also why does this happen? Some of these ads are not appropriate for my kids.
Please help.
2007-09-14 14:13:37 · 9 answers · asked by marym 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Currently the most effective way to get rid of pop ups is to use one of the many spyware protective software programs.
A good anti spyware program will do 3 things that will clean your computer and then keep it clean. It will scan your computer to discover where the problem is, then it will run through and completely remove spyware from your system and then it will run on your computer in the background, defending you against future spyware attacks.
You can free download antispyware 2007
http://www.antispyware2007.info which is an essential tool to keep your system free of dangerous spywares, protecting your privacy and your PC. It is a cutting-edge anti-spyware solution. This revolutionary anti-spyware program was created by the industry's top spyware experts in order to protect your computer and your privacy, while ensuring optimal system performance. With the ability to locate, eliminate and prevent the widest range of spyware threats, it is able to offer its users a safe, spyware-free computing experience; and with it's convenient automatic update feature, It ensures continuous up-to-date protection.
It also works very well for me
http://www.antispyware2007.info
2007-09-14 21:27:09 · answer #1 · answered by Strong M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get the following three pieces of software.
They're all free although they take donations.
Firefox browser. Search for Mozilla Firefox and download
Spybot S&D. Search for Spybot Search and Destroy and download
Ad-Aware. Search for Lavasoft Ad-Aware and download.
The browser will stop most pop-ups. Sybot will clean you system of virus, keyloggers, etc.
Ad-Aware will clean up any pop-ups lurking on your system.
Run 2 and 3 at least once a week.
2007-09-14 21:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by Bill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly update and run your anti-virus product. You can also run a free online scan as well as some malware can actually corrupt or disable your resident security products. Here are a few online scans you can run:
Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/...
Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ac...
Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/defau...
Second download, update and run scans using the following products:
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tp...
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-a...
(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after downloading and updating)
Third, after cleaning your system, disable System Restore, reboot and re-enable System Restore when you log back on. This will clear the malware that may still be lurking in System Restore, which could be reinstalled should you need to rollback at some point. Additionally, a reboot may be required to complete the malware removal process.
Lastly, you may also want to install the following tool. It is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...
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If you cannot get it removed after the above, you may want to join a tech group that specializes in providing manual instructions on malware eradication.
Free technical help forums
AumHa Forums
http://aumha.net/index.php
Bleeping Computers
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/...
Spybot S&D Forums
http://forums.spybot.info/
Lavasoft Forums
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/...
Spyware Info Forums
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?...
GeekstoGo
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.ht...
2007-09-14 21:23:58 · answer #3 · answered by topdn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally pop-ups start in your browser, then get installed on your PC.
Start by getting a browser that automatically blocks pop-ups (like Firefox - like the previous responder said) or install a pop-up blocker in your browser (IE).
Next, install Adaware and Spybot and run them separately to clean out the malware.
2007-09-14 21:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
quit using I.E. and get a real browser;
Firefox notes
http://www.firefox2008.de/us/
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4074
Mozilla F.F. add-ons / extensions;
> Launch firefox browser
> bookmarks ( on browser toolbar )
> mozilla firefox
> customize firefox
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1368
Adblock Plus 0.7.2.4
Forecastfox 0.9.3.1
PDF Download
1-click Answers
Colorfull Tabs
Google Toolbar for firefox
Metal Lion-Vista
how to customize firefox web browser;
1> launch firefox browser
2> r-clik toolbar
3> customize
4> drag " new tab " feature from the pallet to the toolbar
> open new tabs and load a different web site under each tab
> tab browsing allows many sites to be loaded at the same time
> delete ICONs from the links bar that you don't use
> drag frequently used ICONs from the tab to the " links " bar
Firefox Tuning
Rise up the speed of your Firefox Browser:
Open the configuration menu by typing in the following into the field where you normally fill in the URLs:
About:config
In the config menu you have to set up the following changes:
- network.http.pipelining (put “true”)
- network.http.proxy.pipelining (put “true”)
- network.http.pipelining.maxrequests put on 100
- network.http.max-connections 48
- network.http.max-connections-per-server 16
- network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-proxy 8
- network.http.max-persistent-connections-per-server 4
You save the changes by clicking the right button of your mouse somewhere on the screen and choose new -> integer from the menu. Now you have to write nglayout.initialpaint.delay (or simply copy / paste from this file) into the popup and type in number 0 into the next window.
That´s it, now you are able to surf much faster threw the internet with your Firefox browser!
http://www.firefox2008.de/us/
about:config ( only while in the forefox browser )
save / back-up firefox bookmarks;
1> bookmarks
2> organize bookmarks
3> file
4> export
how to rename the links tabs in firefox;
1> r-clik links button
2> properties
3> edit ( remane )
4> OK
how to choose firefox download destination;
1> tools
2> opt'ns
3> main (tab) >downloads (section)
4> (check) always ask me where to save files
test Java and Adobe flash player at these sites;
http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Central/d/-6/java
http://acg.media.mit.edu/people/fry/zipdecode/
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
http://www.speedtest.net
http://www.dslreports.com/stest
http://promos.mcafee.com/speedometer/test_0600.asp
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2007-09-14 21:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by purdygoode 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to download avg antivirus and spybot s&d and do a scan with both. theyre free.
it happens because sites you visit have put malware on your pc. those two should get them and ad-ware you can use all three
gl
2007-09-14 21:20:10 · answer #6 · answered by fishshogun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to this link www.toolbar.google.com and download the google toolbar, for free. it comes with a pop up blocker. i use it and i dont get a single pop up.
what causes pop ups is spyware, i suggest going to downloads.com and download adware.... its free, and it will scan your computer for spyware and and erase them.
2007-09-14 21:25:03 · answer #7 · answered by Armyguy26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firefox does a good job blocking them
2007-09-14 21:18:17 · answer #8 · answered by Terry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try system mechanics
i just found the tutorials here
http://www.michealsoft.blogspot.com
2007-09-14 22:06:35 · answer #9 · answered by phyzhOe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋