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15Y · 01-01-2007, 12:31 PM

For some reazon , my Laptop and PC are constantly poping up trash. I have my Pop -Ups Block (IE7) setting to HIGH. But it won't help. I have my laptop and PC scanned for spyware and any vicious software, everything negative. I have SystemSuite 6 and Windows Defender. I did Install or Remove but did not find anything that tells me about a maliciousware installed. How can I stop this trash for good or at least for few months. This is why I hate people using my machines , i can't parental control them. thanks.

***glc*** · 01-01-2007, 12:46 PM

Try installing the Google Toolbar and see if the blocker in it works any better.

Cricket · 01-01-2007, 12:47 PM

Try using a modified HOSTS file.

Might wanna try IE Spyad too.

Cricket

systempat · 01-03-2007, 02:50 PM

Try switching to Firefox and stop using IE. Firefox is quite effective at blocking popups. There is a setting for 'block popups'. Since it also does not respond to Activex commands a lot of other nasty activity is prevented also.
Highly recommend Firefox.

***glc*** · 01-03-2007, 03:36 PM

Pat, that doesn't fix IE. This thread is about fixing IE.

mikeL · 01-03-2007, 08:05 PM

I second the host file route.

PCBrandon · 01-03-2007, 08:55 PM

Yes, I've been using the host file route for a couple years now. No pop ups or ads, pages load tons faster. The only problem I've had with it was when I had to chat with my web hosting company - their 3rd party chat service had some servers listed on the pre-populated HOSTS file I downloaded. No biggie once I deleted the entries.

Oldkid · 01-03-2007, 09:14 PM

If you have a sudden onslaught of popups after letting someone use your computers you probably have an adware trojan that the scanners you use are unable to find. That stuff has gotten pretty sophistcated lately.

I would suggest starting out by running your scanners in safe mode. Then install a more aggressive scanner: AVG Anti-Spyware

Update it, set it to quarantine and then run it in safe mode also. Before running it clean out your temp and temporary internet files. Then post or attach the log here.

Then try an online scan using IE at Panda ActiveScan Save and post the log it makes as well.

01-01-2007, 12:31 PM	#1
15Y Member (3 bit) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: FT CAMPBELL KY Posts: 4	Pop-Ups keep pop-ing UP! For some reazon , my Laptop and PC are constantly poping up trash. I have my Pop -Ups Block (IE7) setting to HIGH. But it won't help. I have my laptop and PC scanned for spyware and any vicious software, everything negative. I have SystemSuite 6 and Windows Defender. I did Install or Remove but did not find anything that tells me about a maliciousware installed. How can I stop this trash for good or at least for few months. This is why I hate people using my machines , i can't parental control them. thanks.

01-03-2007, 08:05 PM	#6
mikeL Member (11 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Northeast, Michigan Posts: 1,063	I second the host file route. __________________ Registered linux user # 217167 - Be counted http://counter.li.org/ Currently running: Desktop - XP Pro, Fedora HP dv9700z CTO laptop, running Windows 7 Pro

01-03-2007, 08:55 PM	#7
PCBrandon Member (9 bit) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 289	Yes, I've been using the host file route for a couple years now. No pop ups or ads, pages load tons faster. The only problem I've had with it was when I had to chat with my web hosting company - their 3rd party chat service had some servers listed on the pre-populated HOSTS file I downloaded. No biggie once I deleted the entries. __________________ Dell Inspiron 9300 Intel Pentium M 740 17" Wide Screen XGA+ Display 1GB PC-4200 Dual Channel DDR2 256MB NVIDA GeForce Go 6800 Apple MacBook (Black) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 Ghz 13" Wide screen Display 2GB Memory

01-03-2007, 09:14 PM	#8
Oldkid Member (6 bit) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wilds of Arkansas Posts: 35	If you have a sudden onslaught of popups after letting someone use your computers you probably have an adware trojan that the scanners you use are unable to find. That stuff has gotten pretty sophistcated lately. I would suggest starting out by running your scanners in safe mode. Then install a more aggressive scanner: AVG Anti-Spyware Update it, set it to quarantine and then run it in safe mode also. Before running it clean out your temp and temporary internet files. Then post or attach the log here. Then try an online scan using IE at Panda ActiveScan Save and post the log it makes as well. __________________ There is something fascinating about science. One gets such wholesale returns of conjecture out of such a trifling investment of fact. Mark Twain

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01-01-2007, 12:46 PM	#2
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,163	Try installing the Google Toolbar and see if the blocker in it works any better.

01-01-2007, 12:47 PM	#3
Cricket Shiro Usagi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 34,002	Try using a modified HOSTS file. Might wanna try IE Spyad too. Cricket

01-03-2007, 02:50 PM	#4
systempat Member (10 bit) Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 664	Try switching to Firefox and stop using IE. Firefox is quite effective at blocking popups. There is a setting for 'block popups'. Since it also does not respond to Activex commands a lot of other nasty activity is prevented also. Highly recommend Firefox.

01-03-2007, 03:36 PM	#5
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,163	Pat, that doesn't fix IE. This thread is about fixing IE.

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