Geoff Settle Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Does anyone know how to get rid of the numerous adverts that constantly appearon my PC when I am connected to the web? They are not the ones that appear on www. They appear whenever I am connected to the web no matter what I am doing. I must have downloaded some rubbish that has set them off - maybe dpyboy or adware - I have deleted both but they still persist. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Geoff you need a "popup blocker" if you have Viste then theres on already on there failing that then google it,there are a few programm for free that will do the job as well.. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Cheers Stee I thouht I had one that working effectively but it's no longer working. Just typing this has set off two episodes that have interrupted the cursor - I'll go on google a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reader Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 If you are using Firefox browser you can download Adblock Plus - works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks reader, I've tried Google but there still coming in. I'm currently running StopZilla to see if that can catch the critters. :biggrinbounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Usually the addition of a Yahoo or Google Tool bar has a pop-up blocker - also look at your firewall - doesn't it have one? [ 18.02.2008, 10:44: Message edited by: Mary ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Tried them but they don't help. Gonzilla found the critters but then wanted a finder fee to get rid!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Did you try : http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy or web page [ 19.02.2008, 00:15: Message edited by: Mary ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Geoff - have you got MSN on your computer - if so whatever you try you will fail to stop pop up adverts appearing - it's how they make their money for the "free" messaging service which destroys computers. It also ensures your machine gets full of useless information and that you will probably need a new one every 12 months! Ban MSN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I think they have stopped now, I did take MSN off but daughter no1 has put it back on - she needs to gossip - it appears ok, watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I dont have any problems with MSN and Popups!! must be a Brit thingy Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I don't have a problem with pop-ups either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 You need some Viagra Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 ADAWARE from Lavasoft is a free download and it works for me. I also use Search And Destroy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Geoff, there are basically 2 reasons why you are being bombarded with pop-ups. 1. Your browser is not blocking pop-ups, so simply download and use Mozilla Firefox - a far superior browser to Microsofts I.E. Its built-in pop-up blocker is excellent. It is also more secure for general browsing. 2. You have some malicious spyware / adware on your computer, usually courtesy of visiting an infected/loaded website. This is the most probable cause if you get pop-ups immediately after going on-line. As previously stated, download and run Lavasoft's AD-AWARE, and as a secondary check, use Search & Destroy. Google will fing these immediately. They are both completely free for home use. I've been there a couple of years ago and was literally tearing my hair out. I learnt the hard way, but my PC is now running pop-up, virus and mal-ware free. I'm no PC expert, but I do know enough through trial & error to fix most problems associated with the web. There are many excellent free programs available to keep your PC safe and efficient on-line. DON'T go spending money to correct these minor problems, it can all be rectified TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Thanks Rick they have stopped now. I did get rid of a load of stuff and enabled Vigin's anti-virus stuff. There is still some dodgy stuff left but it's not slowing down the PC anymore but I will try out your suggestions. It's like you say trying things out and doing your research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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