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Removing pop-up browser ads
Running Mozilla Firefox (latest version) on Windows XP SP3.
Have annoying pop-up ads that open new browser windows constantly. Tried about 5 different antivirus freeware packages to no avail. (AVG 8, Kaspersky, etc.) Suggestions on how to stop this? |
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Removing pop-up browser ads
On Sat, 6 Dec 2008 16:01:17 -0800 (PST), SQ
wrote: Running Mozilla Firefox (latest version) on Windows XP SP3. Have annoying pop-up ads that open new browser windows constantly. Tried about 5 different antivirus freeware packages to no avail. (AVG 8, Kaspersky, etc.) Suggestions on how to stop this? Run MALWARE scanners/removers! Google: Malwarebytes Superantispyware Install them. Run them. |
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"SQ" wrote in message ... Running Mozilla Firefox (latest version) on Windows XP SP3. Have annoying pop-up ads that open new browser windows constantly. Tried about 5 different antivirus freeware packages to no avail. (AVG 8, Kaspersky, etc.) Suggestions on how to stop this? In addition to Buster's excellent suggestion, you may want to set Firefox to block popups and clear your private data when you close the browser (both under Options). I would also recommend you download and install AdBlock Plus from Firefox's addons site. |
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Removing pop-up browser ads
Run these 2 Programs:
http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program. Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it. Then SCAN with it. Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight. http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php Malwarebytes is as the name says, a Malware Remover! For the Free version scroll down their page to either download from Download.com, or Major Geeks.com Download, install, and update. Important Safe Mode If you happen to find a problem that you can’t uninstall / delete, reboot the computer, and go into Safe Mode. To get into Safe mode, tap F8 right at Power On / Startup, and use UP arrow key to get to Safe Mode from list of options, then hit ENTER. RESCAN your computer with your Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes and Spybot S & D while in Safe Mode. -- Mad Mike "SQ" wrote: Running Mozilla Firefox (latest version) on Windows XP SP3. Have annoying pop-up ads that open new browser windows constantly. Tried about 5 different antivirus freeware packages to no avail. (AVG 8, Kaspersky, etc.) Suggestions on how to stop this? |
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Removing pop-up browser ads
Do you mean pop-ups, or pop unders?
Firefox has a pop-up blocker by default, but a few get though that appear under the active window. I let them load, then block the pictures from that server, so the next time it will be an empty window. You should also consider "Flashblock" as an add-on. This prevents flash animations from playing by default - most of these flash files are ads anyway. A few are controls, but on average it's better with than without. "SQ" wrote in message ... Running Mozilla Firefox (latest version) on Windows XP SP3. Have annoying pop-up ads that open new browser windows constantly. Tried about 5 different antivirus freeware packages to no avail. (AVG 8, Kaspersky, etc.) Suggestions on how to stop this? |
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Removing pop-up browser ads
Buster wrote:
On Sat, 6 Dec 2008 16:01:17 -0800 (PST), SQ wrote: Running Mozilla Firefox (latest version) on Windows XP SP3. Have annoying pop-up ads that open new browser windows constantly. Tried about 5 different antivirus freeware packages to no avail. (AVG 8, Kaspersky, etc.) Suggestions on how to stop this? Run MALWARE scanners/removers! Google: Malwarebytes Superantispyware Install them. Run them. I hope this is the right place to ask this question...if not, let me know. I purchased my computer in February of this year. The only malware/spyware/virus protection programs I have on this computer is CA AntiVirus and Windows Defender. In addition, I use the firewall that is built into Windows XP. I received advice back in February that that having these programs in use on my system (always updated and running at all times) was sufficient to protect against bad things invading my computer. I get the feeling, after reading this thread, that maybe something more is now recommended. Please help me understand what is considered to be adequate protection for todays computers. Thanks for any information sent my way. Frog |
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Removing pop-up browser ads
This is all I use and get no viruses or malware
FireFox with two add-ons NoScript and AdBlock Plus PCTools Spyware Doctor AVG Free 8.0 Windows Firewall This should be all you need however to rid yourself of the viruses and malware first should be done. You can achieve that by trying this http://www.randem.com/virusproblems.html -- Randem Systems Your Installation Specialist The Top Inno Setup Script Generator http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html http://www.rndem.com/installerproblems.html http://www.randem.com/vistainstalls.html http://www.financialtrainingservices.org "Frog" wrote in message ... Buster wrote: On Sat, 6 Dec 2008 16:01:17 -0800 (PST), SQ wrote: Running Mozilla Firefox (latest version) on Windows XP SP3. Have annoying pop-up ads that open new browser windows constantly. Tried about 5 different antivirus freeware packages to no avail. (AVG 8, Kaspersky, etc.) Suggestions on how to stop this? Run MALWARE scanners/removers! Google: Malwarebytes Superantispyware Install them. Run them. I hope this is the right place to ask this question...if not, let me know. I purchased my computer in February of this year. The only malware/spyware/virus protection programs I have on this computer is CA AntiVirus and Windows Defender. In addition, I use the firewall that is built into Windows XP. I received advice back in February that that having these programs in use on my system (always updated and running at all times) was sufficient to protect against bad things invading my computer. I get the feeling, after reading this thread, that maybe something more is now recommended. Please help me understand what is considered to be adequate protection for todays computers. Thanks for any information sent my way. Frog |
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