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Pop Ups
Pop Ups
Just recently my computer has become plagued with pop up ads. A lot of things that don't interest me. Online gambling sites. Or "Hot women in your area looking for men."
"Your computer has 3 viruses. Click here to fix them."
These aren't big pop ups blocking the screen. They're small and appear in the top right side of the screen. Sometimes I don't even notice them until I try to close the window I'm currently in. Then. they're covering up the close button. I have to keep on closing all the pop ups. It seems every time I close one. there's another behind it I have to close too.
Is there anything I can do about this?
"Your computer has 3 viruses. Click here to fix them."
These aren't big pop ups blocking the screen. They're small and appear in the top right side of the screen. Sometimes I don't even notice them until I try to close the window I'm currently in. Then. they're covering up the close button. I have to keep on closing all the pop ups. It seems every time I close one. there's another behind it I have to close too.
Is there anything I can do about this?
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.
Re: Pop Ups
Most browsers have a Privacy or Security setting to block pop-ups, maybe yours does and it got changed. What are you using? Have you tried using a different browser, or an ad blocker?
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I've been using google chrome. I like it. But I just now switched over to firefox and no more pop ups.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.
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I thought using Firefox had solved the problem, but they're back.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.
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I use the original Google.
Unlike Chrome, it can be set to automatically delete cookies, browsing history, any passwords, and many other things, every time I close the browser.
I'm not saying it's not the safest surfing browser, but I like that enough to stick with it.
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Re: Pop Ups
Turkeytop,
Looks like your computer has been infected with malware. I suggest downloading the free version of Malware Bytes (https://www.malwarebytes.com) and running a full scan.
Authorize it to remove (delete) any & all files it identifies as malware / bloatware upon completion of the scan.
If you already have Anti-Virus software on your computer, decline the trial of the deluxe version of Malware Bytes, since it could cause a conflict with your existing A-V software.
Looks like your computer has been infected with malware. I suggest downloading the free version of Malware Bytes (https://www.malwarebytes.com) and running a full scan.
Authorize it to remove (delete) any & all files it identifies as malware / bloatware upon completion of the scan.
If you already have Anti-Virus software on your computer, decline the trial of the deluxe version of Malware Bytes, since it could cause a conflict with your existing A-V software.
Morgan Wallen is a piece of garbage.
Re: Pop Ups
Malware bytes is the way to go.
“The more you can increase fear of drugs, crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.”
― Noam Chomsky
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Re: Pop Ups
So I ran it and it generated this report. What do I do next? Click on quarantine?
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.
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Re: Pop Ups
I always 'Quarantine' mine but I also run the app uBlock Origin thru the Firefox add ons.
- MWmetalhead
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YES - definitely Quarantine those files! Then, reboot your machine and run a new scan to make sure everything comes back clean.
Morgan Wallen is a piece of garbage.
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It's now been about 12 hours since I did the quarantine and it looks like it worked. No more pop ups. No more hot women wanting to meet me.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.
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We should have warned you that was the down side to Malware bytes...
“The more you can increase fear of drugs, crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.”
― Noam Chomsky
Posting Content © 2024 TC Talks Holdings LP.
― Noam Chomsky
Posting Content © 2024 TC Talks Holdings LP.
Re: Pop Ups
They're back. Not just the hot women. Now I'm winning money. I won $4700.00. All I have to do is click to get the details.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.
- MWmetalhead
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Re: Pop Ups
Your computer got reinfected. What type of Anti-Virus software do you use? Also, do you have a Firewall of some sort in place? (If not, you should!)
As an additional precaution, I would recommend rebooting your router. Do a factory reset by depressing the small "reset" button - you will probably need a pencil or unfolded paper clip to do so.
As an additional precaution, I would recommend rebooting your router. Do a factory reset by depressing the small "reset" button - you will probably need a pencil or unfolded paper clip to do so.
Morgan Wallen is a piece of garbage.
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At this point you might want to download and run a program called COMBOFIX. It is my go-to program for particularly pesky infections.
Just download it, run it, and let it do its thing.
Just download it, run it, and let it do its thing.