everytime i go to internet exploer i keep getting pop ups.does any1 know how to get rid of them for good.plz help.
2007-09-25 11:47:29 · 9 answers · asked by Speedy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I would suggest changing your browser to Firefox. The reason is I've had it as my primary browser for six months now and have had great results. Mozilla offers many add-ons and extensions that work well. Mine has pop-up & flash blockers and I never got the performance from yahoo with toolbar and blockers that I've got from Firefox. Try it if you don't like it just un-install it and use something else. But I don't think you will change back once you try it.
2007-09-25 12:02:14 · answer #1 · answered by paintguru2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MESSENGER SPAM !
you have messenger spam
NOT to be confused with your instant messenger/s
start
all programs
administrative tools
services
all services are in alphabetical order
Alerter--
right click
select properties
from drop down menu
select disable
Messenger--
same thing as above
these are ports left open in the XP windows version but closed in Vista.
hackers know this and ping for these open ports to install messenger spam spyware.
after disabling,run anti-spyware program/s
start
control panel
internet options
privacy
turn on pop up blocker
FIREFOX:
FIRFOX POP UPS
Pop Ups:
tools
options
content
select block pop ups
Pop Unders
right click in addressbar
enter: about:config
anywhere in list
right click
select new
select integer
enter:
privacy.popups.disable_from_plugins
press enter
change number to 0
press enter
2007-09-25 12:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To be rid of the malware, after you have installed the scanning programs listed below, be sure to update them.
A security program is only effective if it updated with the latest definitions. Updating will help provide protection against the most recently introduced security threats.
Run at least one, preferably two
****SUPERAntiSpyware****
http://www.superantispyware.com/...
Ad-Aware
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/Ad-Aware/adaware.html
SpyBot S&D
http://www.safer-networking.org/
And clean up the clutter with...
CCleaner
2007-09-25 21:32:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have the Google toolbar and it does a good job at blocking pop ups.
2007-09-25 13:05:54 · answer #4 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to get pop-ups even with a Yahoo! toolbar but since I downloaded an Earthlink toolbar, I haven't had even one!
2007-09-25 11:56:48 · answer #5 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to www.download.com he has some great programs on there and they are all free and have been tried. I get all my downloads from that site. recommend it highly and I have had a computer now for years...
2007-09-25 12:04:55 · answer #6 · answered by lynda 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say you have some spyware on your computer. Go to a site called www.download.com and get yourself a good spyware remover.
2007-09-25 11:57:27 · answer #7 · answered by Bentele 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try mcafee siteadvisor plus. It blocks pop-ups too. And just a recommendation try mozilla firefox.
2007-09-25 11:53:40 · answer #8 · answered by Storm b 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes download yahoo toolbar, it works great and has a popup blocker on it. good luck
2007-09-25 11:51:38 · answer #9 · answered by mistyriver69 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋