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02/03/2004 03:18:07 PM · #1 |
I am getting all kinds of popups today and I am only on DCP website!
anyone else have this problem?
Melissa
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02/03/2004 03:22:38 PM · #2 |
| Sounds like someone might want to check her machine for spyware! :) |
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02/03/2004 03:29:17 PM · #3 |
Ok so how do I do that, I am getting popups every 30 seconds or so and The funny thing is I have the Google bar that blocks popups....what is going on?
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02/03/2004 03:31:56 PM · #4 |
Your browser preferences should let you block pop-ups.
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02/03/2004 03:32:17 PM · #5 |
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02/03/2004 03:32:43 PM · #6 |
| The popups aren't caused by the browser, they're caused by some nasty software installed on the machine itself (most probably a DLL). |
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02/03/2004 03:35:08 PM · #7 |
No pop-ups here and I've been on most of the day. Try Ad-aware from Lavasoft. Basic version is free for home use. If that doesn't cure your problem try Spybot Search & Destroy, also a free download for at least a trial version.
Message edited by author 2004-02-03 15:36:11. |
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02/03/2004 03:38:02 PM · #8 |
You could also try Spy Bot A program like Ad-Aware but it finds more things on your computer.
What Operating System are you using? If it's Windows 2000 or Windows XP is could be something called the Windows Messenger Sservice (Nothing to do with MSN)
It's a built in 'feature' that lets network administrators send messages to loads of users on a network. Some dodgy people have been sending spam type messages to anyone that has XP or 2000. You can get a good wee program from here, it's called Shoot The Messenger. |
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02/03/2004 03:38:58 PM · #9 |
| SpyBot is completely free, although you are encouraged to donate via PayPal. It is a great tool, and the "Immunize" feature is great, especially when you are setting up your mom and dad's PC and you want to keep them from accidentally clicking on some ad that installs who knows what... |
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02/03/2004 03:39:12 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
The popups aren't caused by the browser, they're caused by some nasty software installed on the machine itself (most probably a DLL). |
Ah, I've never had a pop-up pop up. ;-)
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02/03/2004 03:45:25 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by coolhar:
No pop-ups here and I've been on most of the day. Try Ad-aware from Lavasoft. Basic version is free for home use. If that doesn't cure your problem try Spybot Search & Destroy, also a free download for at least a trial version. |
I use both Ad-aware and Spybot and still get pop-ups. There is a difference between pop-ups and spyware actually. The most effective way to deal with pop-ups, from what I hear, is the Mozzilla browser; you can actually disable pop-ups in the configuration. I would however, still check into Ad-aware and Spybot; you'd be amazed at the amount of garbage that your computer collects; cleaning up this spyware will not only make your system more secure but will also improve your systems overall performance. Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Owen
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02/03/2004 03:52:32 PM · #12 |
Good point Owen.
Another simple option, if you want to stick with IE, is to install the Google Toolbar. It has a built-in pop-up blocker, and it has the benefit of giving you instant access to Google from any browser window. Has some other cool features too. "It's free and takes seconds to install."
Message edited by author 2004-02-03 15:53:11. |
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02/03/2004 03:54:18 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by melking23:
The funny thing is I have the Google bar that blocks popups.... |
Eddy, he already has the Google Toolbar ;-) |
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02/03/2004 03:57:02 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by brownt:
Eddy, he already has the Google Toolbar ;-) |
D'oh! Totally missed that.
I'm beginning to think it is the stupid Windows Messenger stuff that you talked about... |
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02/03/2004 03:57:12 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by brownt:
Eddy, he already has the Google Toolbar ;-) |
LOL |
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02/03/2004 04:00:10 PM · #16 |
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02/03/2004 04:04:43 PM · #17 |
Thanks everyone I did the Adware thing and got 151 objects
WOW
Thanks again
Melissa
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02/03/2004 04:25:46 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by melking23:
hey i am a SHE.....hehe |
:-x sorry... I'll send you a bunch of flowers! :-) |
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02/03/2004 04:30:23 PM · #19 |
| I use both Ad-aware and Spybot and the Google bar. They don't filter out everything but they keep it to a minimum. Never had pop ups while visiting DPC. |
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02/03/2004 04:35:18 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by brownt:
Originally posted by melking23:
hey i am a SHE.....hehe |
:-x sorry... I'll send you a bunch of flowers! :-) |
That's ok I will forgive you....
Melissa
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02/03/2004 04:41:45 PM · #21 |
Google toolbar should be left well alone, it contains its own spyware etc.
I use Spybot and also bought Pest Patrol which is also good
Some goodies here:-
//www.softpedia.com/public/cat/10/17/
Message edited by author 2004-02-03 16:50:13.
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02/03/2004 04:47:20 PM · #22 |
yeah i agree... i also use a vius scanner that is free and found at
www.grisoft.com
and also one thing that i think is really helpful is zone alarm. it monitors what is connecting to the internet through your computer.. so when the little nasties like gator or other pop up ad programs that are actually ON your computer try to run.. you can stop them on their way out the door to the internet... the program will ask you 'would you like to let 'gator' access the internet' or 'would you like to let internet explorer' access the internet.. and you can select yes or not... it works really good
you can find that one at
zone alarm
that one is free too
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02/03/2004 05:18:03 PM · #23 |
Yeh good call Tyler - AVG Anti Virus is a good product. I had a problem with zone alarm so I use Kerio Personal Firewall - its free and its good and its here
//www.kerio.com/kpf_download.html
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02/03/2004 05:46:01 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by chinstrap:
Google toolbar should be left well alone, it contains its own spyware etc. |
Please explain.
According to their privacy policy, you can disable the PageRank features and it doesn't interact with Google at all. |
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02/03/2004 05:51:28 PM · #25 |
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