Why are there popups coming up telling me I have porn on my computer? I've been getting them all day! Speacially on myspace!
2007-10-30 17:13:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You may have a spyware infection causing that to happen.
You don't have to visit porn sites to get an infection that causes porn popups.
Download, Install, Update and run this:
http://www.superantispyware.com
MySpace can be a vector.
I hope it helps.
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Use protection,
your computer will thank you.
2007-10-30 19:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mike M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called adware. These programs (similar to viruses) reside on your computer and flood you with popups. Some will even record what sites you visit, and use that to show you more relevant popup ads.
For adware removal, I recommend AdAware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ (the free version is great - no need to pay for their upgrade)
and Spybot S&D http://www.safer-networking.org
2007-10-30 17:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by siverskiier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but they really annoy me. they don't mean anything, just that the people who put them there are counting on people to assume that they are real. I don't know how they get there, maybe embedded in flash or something. it also could be because you have adware/ browser hacks installed. run a virus check. and whatever you do don't click on them or download anything they tell you.
2007-10-30 17:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some websites just have that type of advertising pop up. Many popup blockers and/or filtration programs will eliminate most of them.
2007-10-30 17:20:38 · answer #4 · answered by piano teacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Superantispyware or A-Squared Free 3.0
2007-10-31 03:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like teenagers. I hope your significant other is satisfied though. Or maybe they're looking for some season on the entree.
2007-10-30 17:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by honesthustler 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dw,that happens on my computer too and i dont hve any porn at all,they r actually just advertisements to make u download softwares from company's online.
ignore them and block all the pop ups on ur computer.
they get really annoying too!
2007-10-30 17:19:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because "Someone" has been looking it up, Don't jeopardize your family over what you have at home----- been thare
2007-10-30 17:18:21 · answer #8 · answered by Danielle 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just admit it!
2007-10-30 17:15:44 · answer #9 · answered by the Boss 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋