Peter G Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Hi guys!At least once every day I get a pop-up , saying:Your computer is infected with spywareWould you like to remove it? OK CANCELIf I click ok, I get to download some kind of program, but that doesn't solve anything!How can I solve this problem? And what is it anyways?THX!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardnelias Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 If thats a popup add, then its right. you are infected with adware LOLget Spybot S & D and ad-aware and do a thorough scan of your system. These are free programs that will remove any installed adware and spyware including that annoying popup - which is itself a nuisance!get ad-aware at www.lavasoft.degoogle for Spybot S & D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewdatrip Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Use a browser like FireFox that has Popup blocking.And get ad-aware and SPybot search and destroy.Run those scanner apps and then immunize your system with Spybot.|Drew| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted October 19, 2004 Author Share Posted October 19, 2004 Thx a lot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oftentired Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 You also may be simply seeing a popup advertisement which has nothing to do with any adware residing on your computer. These are "come ons" designed to fool you into thinking you have a problem. You may want to consider checking out popup blocking software as well as using AdAware and Spybot S&D regularily. Another very handy blocking tool is to use a program such as TurnFlash to toggle "Flash" off and on. The Macromedia Flash plugin is used for some popup advertisement activities and may not be blocked by a standard popup blocking program.Popup BlockersAnti-Spy Tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrzycrim Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 You should never install a program that is offered via a pop up. Chances are the program you installed is itself adware/spyware infected. No legitimate spyware removal program will offer itself in this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jito463 Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I always check new/unknown spyware and adware removal tools against this list:http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htmVery clear and detailed listings of numerous rogue and suspect anti-spyware software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted October 20, 2004 Author Share Posted October 20, 2004 Yesterday I used both AdAware and Spybot S&D and removed a lot of crap, but today I again got that little pop-up I will try some of the other solutions of you guys later on this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewdatrip Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Yesterday I used both AdAware and Spybot S&D and removed a lot of crap, but today I again got that little pop-up I will try some of the other solutions of you guys later on this evening.Those apps will not stop web based pop ups that are sent thru your web client. You need to use a pop up blocker or a Web client like FireFox to do that.You may still have MALware or junkware on your system.Goto you add and remove programs folder and remove anything that is obiviously shady...such a** casino stuff or make cash type of deals.In addition tot hat you probly still have alot of apps starting up with windows that are draining system performance, and may be causing those pop ups your refering to.Check an app out called Hijack This. You can remove things in your start up aswell as remove things that may be hijacking you browser.Be aware, the app is for the computer savy, you can remove things that yu may use, so just pay attention to what u disable, and use the back up feature it has...you can always get things back if you pay attention to what your getting rid of.|Drew| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter G Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 Yesterday I used both AdAware and Spybot S&D and removed a lot of crap, but today I again got that little pop-up I will try some of the other solutions of you guys later on this evening.Those apps will not stop web based pop ups that are sent thru your web client. You need to use a pop up blocker or a Web client like FireFox to do that.You may still have MALware or junkware on your system.Goto you add and remove programs folder and remove anything that is obiviously shady...such a** casino stuff or make cash type of deals.In addition tot hat you probly still have alot of apps starting up with windows that are draining system performance, and may be causing those pop ups your refering to.Check an app out called Hijack This. You can remove things in your start up aswell as remove things that may be hijacking you browser.Be aware, the app is for the computer savy, you can remove things that yu may use, so just pay attention to what u disable, and use the back up feature it has...you can always get things back if you pay attention to what your getting rid of.|Drew| Thx, if the pop-up comes again I will do this! Although I am thinking about a reinstall of my Win XP tomorrow anyway, cause it became a mess anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 - Firefox or Opera- Ad-Aware SE Pro- Spybot- XoftSpy- GIANT AntiSpyware- Spyware Blaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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