Jump to content

Adverts that constantly appear and stop you doing things


Geoff Settle

Recommended Posts

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?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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! :x

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

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.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...