Computer problem

robbo51 · 13th April 2008, 07:21

Can anyone tell me why my computer loads new windows of advertising. I have IE set to block pop ups, Ive done sweeps with SpyBot..(it says the computer is free of spyware) and it still loads these adverts..Very annoying..
Can anybody suggest a fix??

Typo · 13th April 2008, 08:28

I use the Google search toolbar which also has a popup blocker, not perfect but a great improvement, I found.

You might also try running AdAware as well as Spybot. HTH.

robbo51 · 13th April 2008, 08:32

I had AdAware..it was rubbish.
I t might be a setting but its set at default

jamo9017 · 13th April 2008, 08:40

are you useing msn ?cos if you put on the sponsers (c.i.d)of msm you get loads of pop ups no matter what anti spyware you have hope this helps

allan40alt · 13th April 2008, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Typo

I use the Google search toolbar which also has a popup blocker, not perfect but a great improvement, I found.

HTH.

I also found the Google Search toolbar has a very good 'pop-up' blocker.

I get very few annoying 'pop-ups' now.

Well worth a try, as it's free anyway.

PS: I did try the Virgin PC Security blocker but found that it stopped me using the 'Smilies'.

robbo51 · 13th April 2008, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamo9017

are you useing msn ?cos if you put on the sponsers (c.i.d)of msm you get loads of pop ups no matter what anti spyware you have hope this helps

No.
I have Yahoo as my homepage on this laptop (XP)and my PC which has no issues but runs Vista Home Premium

Dimplyred · 13th April 2008, 10:26

I have Yahoo as my home page too, with their toolbar installed. I get no pop ups at all.

Take a look at this:

Internet / Network Security, - Articles

Stop Pop-Ups

sallytraffic · 13th April 2008, 10:30

See if you have the same problem when running Firefox. That should tell you if the ads are coming via something in IE.

robbo51 · 13th April 2008, 10:48

It does it in firefox too Frank

FWH · 13th April 2008, 10:51

Do you have AdBlockPlus plug-in in FF?

robbo51 · 13th April 2008, 11:36

Just uninstalled FF so..No

aslz78 · 13th April 2008, 11:56

Go in to the Program Files folder and Uninstall programs and try to match programs to see if theres and rogue ones in there.

LNT · 13th April 2008, 12:02

there's a program called ccleaner which gets rid of everything. It's free but be careful if and when you run it as it gets rid of all your cookies too, so if you're automatically signed into any discussion forums such as this one, you'll need to log in again. Not good if you've forgotten all your passwords!

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robbo51 · 13th April 2008, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by aslz78

Go in to the Program Files folder and Uninstall programs and try to match programs to see if theres and rogue ones in there.

Done that..Ran 3 different spyware programs, all say clean..it still keeps loading adverts!!
Could it be a setting within IE?
I cant see how it could be

FWH · 13th April 2008, 12:23

Are the anti-spyware applications also checking for Adware?

robbo51 · 13th April 2008, 12:39

Yes they are FWH
I think I may have found it. Its a cookie which cannot be removed using Spyware (some thing about replicating itself) except by purging ALL cookies. Ive done this and it hasnt happened..Watch this space!!

Nemesis · 13th April 2008, 13:25

It doesn't sound like you've got any spyware - just pop-up problems. You could try using a Security Package like Norton 360 or alternatively, stop going to those dodgy websites

It's always a good plan to clean all your history and cookies regularly if possible.

Palindrome · 13th April 2008, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

It doesn't sound like you've got any spyware - just pop-up problems. You could try using a Security Package like Norton 360 or alternatively, stop going to those dodgy websites

It's always a good plan to clean all your history and cookies regularly if possible.

LOL

smurf79 · 13th April 2008, 16:05

Try Norton anti virus or go into your control panel, go to internet options and delete browsing history. That sometimes works

Fuzion · 13th April 2008, 16:16

A very useful site that may be worth a try is www.sysinternals.com

It is a Microsoft TechNet site which we use a lot, however you dont need to be signed in, so if you havent got a TechNet account you can still access these tools.

You can then look at the Process Utilities and see what little nasties are running (even if they are not showing up in Task Manager etc). If there is a small app (virus, spyware, adware etc) this will list it. You may need to filter the list down as you will see how many millions of processes are actually running every minute!

Hope this helps.

J

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Typo Valve Cap Join Date: 26th March 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I use the Google search toolbar which also has a popup blocker, not perfect but a great improvement, I found. You might also try running AdAware as well as Spybot. HTH.

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sallytraffic Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th January 2008 Location: Sale, UK Posts: 413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	See if you have the same problem when running Firefox. That should tell you if the ads are coming via something in IE.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,863 Thanks: 3 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	Do you have AdBlockPlus plug-in in FF?

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aslz78 The voice in your head Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 17th September 2007 Location: Spalding, Lincolnshire Posts: 185 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Go in to the Program Files folder and Uninstall programs and try to match programs to see if theres and rogue ones in there.

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LNT Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: England Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	there's a program called ccleaner which gets rid of everything. It's free but be careful if and when you run it as it gets rid of all your cookies too, so if you're automatically signed into any discussion forums such as this one, you'll need to log in again. Not good if you've forgotten all your passwords! CCleaner - Home

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,863 Thanks: 3 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	Are the anti-spyware applications also checking for Adware?

13th April 2008, 12:39	#16 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,833 Thanks: 39 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Yes they are FWH I think I may have found it. Its a cookie which cannot be removed using Spyware (some thing about replicating itself) except by purging ALL cookies. Ive done this and it hasnt happened..Watch this space!!

13th April 2008, 13:25	#17 (permalink)
Nemesis Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th March 2008 Location: Wearside, UK Posts: 109 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It doesn't sound like you've got any spyware - just pop-up problems. You could try using a Security Package like Norton 360 or alternatively, stop going to those dodgy websites It's always a good plan to clean all your history and cookies regularly if possible.

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smurf79 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Bolton, England Posts: 299 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Try Norton anti virus or go into your control panel, go to internet options and delete browsing history. That sometimes works

13th April 2008, 16:16	#20 (permalink)
Fuzion Valve Cap Join Date: 26th December 2007 Location: Norwich Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A very useful site that may be worth a try is www.sysinternals.com It is a Microsoft TechNet site which we use a lot, however you dont need to be signed in, so if you havent got a TechNet account you can still access these tools. You can then look at the Process Utilities and see what little nasties are running (even if they are not showing up in Task Manager etc). If there is a small app (virus, spyware, adware etc) this will list it. You may need to filter the list down as you will see how many millions of processes are actually running every minute! Hope this helps. J