Computing.Net > Forums > Windows Me > PopUps on my desktop

Computer Problems? Computing.Net has over 1,000,000 posts about all things technology related! Over 90% answered within 24 hours! Click here to start participating now! Also, be sure to check out the New User Guide.

PopUps on my desktop

Reply to Message Icon

Name: Twiztid Rich
Date: March 7, 2004 at 16:50:34 Pacific
OS: Windows ME
CPU/Ram: 1.1 GHz / 512 SDRam
Comment:

I have run AdAware and SpyBot but I still get Popups on my wifes computer. I also ran Norton AntiVirus 2004 and I just can't seem to get rid of them. I am on a Cable Modem so I'm always "Online" but she even gets popups when the desktop is up. (we use Internet Explorer 6.0) Any Ideas? Where else can I look for these invaders?



Sponsored Link
Ads by Google

Response Number 1
Name: mosaddique
Date: March 7, 2004 at 16:58:02 Pacific
Reply:

This is a recurring theme on the Win9x-me-2k-xp forums:

You could try the freeware version of pop up stopper found here.
Set it up in aggressive mode and you won't have anymore problems.

Read their instructions. One such instruction being that if you want to open a second browser window you have to press the control key (Ctrl) at the same time as clicking the IE icon or URL.

Google have a google toolbar which also has a popup stopping feature which works in a similar way. You could get that as it also gives a nice small google search window obviating the need to go across to google.com.

I use pop up stopper myself when I need to and I also have the google toolbar without the pop up stopping feature enabled.

Hope it helps.


___________________________________________
When everything else fails, read the instructions.


0

Response Number 2
Name: chrisman7 (by chrisman.7)
Date: March 7, 2004 at 17:46:58 Pacific
Reply:

i installed pop-up stopper on my neibors pc along with spybot search and destroy and zone alarm pro i also cleared the internet cache and haven't had any more problems

Ethernet (n): something used to catch the etherbunny



0

Response Number 3
Name: wawadave
Date: March 8, 2004 at 21:19:46 Pacific
Reply:

spywareblaster would be worth haveing allso!

••• Resistance is invigorating! •••kill spyware


0

Sponsored Link
Ads by Google
Reply to Message Icon

Related Posts

See More







Post Locked

This post is quite old and has been locked from receiving new replies. Please create a new posting instead.


Go to Windows Me Forum Home


Sponsored links

Ads by Google


Results for: PopUps on my desktop

The i cons on my computer r missing www.computing.net/answers/windows-me/the-i-cons-on-my-computer-r-missing/40036.html

icons on the desktop that shouldn't be there. www.computing.net/answers/windows-me/icons-on-the-desktop-that-shouldnt-be-there/6037.html

my desktop is possessed. www.computing.net/answers/windows-me/my-desktop-is-possessed/16447.html