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03-26-2006, 09:15 AM
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pop ups etc
I have just installed xp pro on my pc and I am amazed at the number of pop up adverts whenever I access the internet. Sometimes there are as many as 5 or 6 at once, I have installed firefox web browser thinking this would stop them but explorer still seems to take over and swamp the screen with popups. Any advice would be apreciated. Apart from this every thing is going well.
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03-26-2006, 09:41 AM
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Shiro Usagi
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What kind of security software have you installed on that computer?
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03-26-2006, 11:14 AM
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avg anti-virus +firewall.
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03-26-2006, 11:42 AM
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Shiro Usagi
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You need some anti-malware software to help keep your computer free of spyware.
SpywareBlaster Ewido Windows Defender Spybot: Search & Destroy Ad-Aware Cricket
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03-26-2006, 11:52 AM
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popups etc
Thanks cricket. I will get on to those immediately.
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03-26-2006, 01:31 PM
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If you are using Firefox, download the fasterfox extension and take advantange of it's built in popup blocker, also.
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03-27-2006, 04:42 AM
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Thank you ryan 124712. There is an improvement after carrying out crickets advice I will also try your suggestion. Thanks
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03-27-2006, 09:33 AM
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It sounds like those popups are not generated by any browser, but by adware(spyware) programs running on the system. Run the programs recommended by Cricket and see if you're still getting them afterwards. If you're still getting them, it may be time to post a HijackThis log.
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03-27-2006, 09:54 AM
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Come in Ray...
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Just curious, but do you have the popup blocker in Firefox enabled?
Double check the setting just to be sure. |
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03-29-2006, 07:55 AM
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Thanks All. I downloaded Fasterfox , I dont know if the routine for getting on line is the same or maybe I,m missing a step somewhere but I cannot access the internet or send e-mails . I have un installed fire fox and re-installed but no joy. So its back to explorer !! I did,nt realise there was a popup blocker in fire fox .
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