Posted on 09/14/2004 7:13:45 PM PDT by NotchJohnson
First, you must be logged in.
Run a virus scan.
I ran mine today and had 40 adware viruses.
two free options:
free google toolbar
avg anti virus software
plus win xp svc pack 2 kills pop-ups
Uninstall and then reinstall Norton, Internet Explorer and any Office programs you have. That should take care of it.
Logged in? What does that mean? Sorry, not a computer expert.
Firefox.
Norton Internet Security will. Or there is free stuff like PopUp Killer.
" without downloading anything"
I'm not sure about that. But, download Mozilla or Firefox. I get no pop-ups, ever. Just a ping when Mozilla blocks one.
Where is Mozilla?
Get a program called Spyhunter. Yes it's a downloadable program and yes it does cost money after you get passed the trial phase.
next
Download and use Mozilla Firefox instead of internet explorer.
You can find that browser at www.mozilla.org.
Firefox is great for not allowing popups to begin with and spyhunter is the best thing I have found to kill adware programs.
BTW, I do this for a living so you are getting my professional recommendation.
Feel free to freepmail me if you have any questions.
AFTER doing what ConservativeMan says with the virus scan, get a better browser.
I use Safari, which is a Netscape variant with an optional pop-up blocker. While I use a Mac, I am fairly certain there is a Safari for Win-doze.
(Someone here will be able to tell you!)
Depending on what ISP you use, you may have virus blockersavailable as part of your package.
I use Earthlink and it suits me.
Don't be cheap.
Invest some money in a virus scanning/detection/ elimination program!
MacAffee always has good reliable stuff!
Good luck!
www.mozilla.org
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Mozilla FireFox, I just discovered it today from a fellow freeper and it is working beautifully. If you dont want to try that try spybot, use your virus scan software and try a hijack this.
Firefox. Don't browse without it.
Download Adaware and Spybot Search and Destroy, they're both free and very reputable. It's the only way you will get rid of them.
Mozilla is great for a browser and e-mail program all in one. Firefox RULES. Its just the browser. Its an easy download. Its free. Its faster than IE, and IT WORKS.
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