Annoying pop ups!!!!! - Saxperience

Adam_Q · 18th January 2008, 09:59

Alright people!

I need help getting rid of loads of stupid pop ups!

I've run loads of spyware programs but still not resolving the problem... still getting the pop ups

Can anyone recommend a good "FREE" pop up blocker?

DarylVTR · 18th January 2008, 10:07

Use firefox instead of IE.

vidal · 18th January 2008, 10:08

Use firefox.

Firstly though, do a full Av and spyware scan - if possible do it in safe mode with system restore switched OFF. (some virii and spyware resides in the restore files)

V.

Scattle · 18th January 2008, 10:15

I had this about 6 months ago, spybot search and destry could not find anything, I switched to Firefox, still happening, I downloaded something called Hijackthis, it took about 30 mins and found the fault, and fixed it never had a problem since, also download Vundofix, works a treat 100% it works.

Adam_Q · 18th January 2008, 10:15

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Originally Posted by vidal

Use firefox.

Firstly though, do a full Av and spyware scan - if possible do it in safe mode with system restore switched OFF. (some virii and spyware resides in the restore files)

V.

I'm so use to IE but i'm using 7 which i've heard isn't as good as 6. My current security setup is as follows

AVG Internet Security
ZoneAlarm Firewall
AnitSpyware (thats the name of the software

)

So do I need to boot my pc in safe mode with system restore switched off..... wat will that fix?

DarylVTR · 18th January 2008, 10:17

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Originally Posted by adz21

So do I need to boot my pc in safe mode with system restore switched off..... wat will that fix?

Bugger all.

Post screen shots of the pop ups and il be able to tell you their source (IE7, MSN ect)

Adam_Q · 18th January 2008, 10:19

i'm just downloads Spybot Search and Destroy.... anyone heard of it?

Scattle · 18th January 2008, 10:23

Yes ive used it, download hijackthis and vundo fix.

Adam_Q · 18th January 2008, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Manutd1808

Yes ive used it, download hijackthis and vundo fix.

Cool cool... seems to be working, found loads of errors so should sort that

Thanks for your help guys!

Brooksy · 18th January 2008, 15:45

not always the case...
IE is prone for popups including their popup blocker switched on. Because people out there can't be arsed to switch to a different internet browser to take 5mins to download and install so thats hijackers job made easy because they'l target IE users. I get about 1 popup with firefox and thats because of ONE dodgy site (not porn)

and thats just a poker thingy. doesn't bother me.

No matter what spyware or adaware software you use you may not get rid of it. because the websites may have them popups included in their sites. depends.

You'l get nothign but results with firefox. if it continues. then i'd say start looking for spyware programs etc. otherwise you could be there for ages trying to get rid of it when its not there. Just a thought.

Alex^p · 18th January 2008, 16:19

Opera ftw.
www.opera.com

Adam_Q · 18th January 2008, 16:27

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Originally Posted by Brooksy

not always the case...
IE is prone for popups including their popup blocker switched on. Because people out there can't be arsed to switch to a different internet browser to take 5mins to download and install so thats hijackers job made easy because they'l target IE users. I get about 1 popup with firefox and thats because of ONE dodgy site (not porn)

and thats just a poker thingy. doesn't bother me.

No matter what spyware or adaware software you use you may not get rid of it. because the websites may have them popups included in their sites. depends.

You'l get nothign but results with firefox. if it continues. then i'd say start looking for spyware programs etc. otherwise you could be there for ages trying to get rid of it when its not there. Just a thought.

I'm now using firefox

Thanks for your help!

Adam_Q · 18th January 2008, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Alex

Opera ftw.
www.opera.com

Wats that?

Edit: I clicked on link

Looks different... never heard of it! Is it good?

Paul^p · 18th January 2008, 16:32

Opera is just another browser. I prefer firefox tbh

Cant go wrong with firefox

Adam_Q · 18th January 2008, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Paul_CGM

Opera is just another browser. I prefer firefox tbh

Cant go wrong with firefox

So far no pop ups

I hope they stop... getting very annoying now!

Alex^p · 18th January 2008, 16:35

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Originally Posted by adz21

Wats that?

Edit: I clicked on link

Looks different... never heard of it! Is it good?

I use it all the time, It's programmed from the ground up so is super fast at page rendering, Has tons of features.
Really secure too, It's old news but did any one see this?
http://www.geek.com/firefox-30-to-sh...ugs-not-fixed/

Adam_Q · 18th January 2008, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Alex

I use it all the time, It's programmed from the ground up so is super fast at page rendering, Has tons of features.
Really secure too, It's old news but did any one see this?
http://www.geek.com/firefox-30-to-sh...ugs-not-fixed/

Didn't realise that about Firefox.... I use my home comp to do some work and some of the sites dont work

Adam_Q · 18th January 2008, 16:45

Jst tried using that opera browser and its actually slower that IE lol!

Brooksy · 19th January 2008, 00:59

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Originally Posted by Alex

It's old news but did any one see this?
http://www.geek.com/firefox-30-to-sh...ugs-not-fixed/

It's all about bugs... alot of it but they say thay are basing the system off of 1, 1.5 & version2 for the version3 release. so assured there won't be much issues.
Bugs are usual, as in random crashes and problems with addons/plugings. nothing major.
Looks to be faster too.. hmm interesting,
loads of addons already to improve speed of firefox..
my fav addons are,
fasterfox - speeds up page downloads loads of settings to play with
download statusbar - better interface for when downloading files
foxytunes - control music within ur browser instead of reverting back to WMP, itunes or winamp
ietab - open up IE bowser within firefox.. handy for them microsoft updates
downthemall - download batch picture files etc..
webmail notifier - tells u of any new mails u get within hotmail, gmail or the like popup and sound notification, 1 click and sends u straight to inbox auto logs in.

Dom_sufc · 19th January 2008, 01:02

Firefox is great tbh. And is even better with this addon.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722

Very good protection with this combo.

I cannot use IE, absoloutely shite, especially 7. Ive used firefox for 3 years, and never looked back. Its very very very very rare that I get a pop up. I dont use a firewall either, and barely use the virus checker. I do run AVG sometimes though, and its rare i have an problems too. I dont reccomend not using firewalls and constant anti virus though, unless you back up your shit and you know what your doing when it comes to removing viruses ect.