Girlfalldown 0 #1 October 22, 2003 My computer is flipping out. I just started to get pop ups every few minutes even when I don't have a browser open. Suddenly Lycos is installed in my browser. What the hell is this? When I go to remove programs there's all this xtra stuff I've never installed. GRRRR!!! I even have the Google pop up blocker installed and it's working as far as I can tell but not on these new pop ups. This is pissing me off. Is there a pop up blocker that actually works out there? And yes I am grumpy. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #2 October 22, 2003 Edited sorry Girl Hey bro this is what you have to do. I am not great with PCs but this is what i did. i hit ctr alt delete to see what programs are running then i would one by one write the name and end the programs that shouldn't be there then i would do a search and find them and delete them all and empty the bin. make sure you only delete the programs that should not be there and delete all of them before you restart. GOOD LUCK I know it sucks i hate that sh!tI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 October 22, 2003 Delete ALL the cookies in you system, there's some spyware installed.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #4 October 22, 2003 Install this. Run it. Be sure to tell it to look for updates the first time (there's a button to that effect). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #5 October 22, 2003 download and run adaware on regular basisRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #6 October 22, 2003 QuoteMy computer is flipping out. I just started to get pop ups every few minutes even when I don't have a browser open. Suddenly Lycos is installed in my browser. What the hell is this? When I go to remove programs there's all this xtra stuff I've never installed. GRRRR!!! I even have the Google pop up blocker installed and it's working as far as I can tell but not on these new pop ups. This is pissing me off. Is there a pop up blocker that actually works out there? And yes I am grumpy. well.... I thought maybe you were having trouble keeping up with the formation....LOL JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #7 October 22, 2003 Hi Shannon, Start off with SpyBot Search & Destroy, available at http://security.kolla.de/news.php?lang=en and follow the download links. You'll also need to update it once it's installed. next off visithttp://www.blueyonder.co.uk/blueyonder/other/popupstopper.jsp. They're offering a freebie from Panicware with a proper activation code E-Mailed to you. Failing that, the activation code they sent me was: "Registration Code : 015-047-9484-7B6F" Getting back to SpyBot & Patrick Kolla, I don't know what the pop-ups are. If they're messenger popups or similar have a look at http://security.kolla.de/index.php?lang=en&page=knowledgebase/faq/faq013 which explains how to stop the damn things unless you actively use this facility. Do you have a firewall? If not, there's another freebie at http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp Once you've installed it you may get a nasty surprise at what wants to access the internet from your computer!!!! I sure as hell was; little things like "History uploader"! to my ISP!!! Best of luck, Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #8 October 22, 2003 I don't think your computer just started popping up.. I think you played with it first.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #9 October 22, 2003 QuoteI don't think your computer just started popping up.. I think you played with it first.. Just a little -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #10 October 22, 2003 Yes there is a program you can download for free. I put it on my computer but I can't remember the name of it.... I will look it up and send it to you. It also cleans up anysite that has latched onto your computer to get information from you, and further screw you up... this is a great program that really works. _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #11 October 22, 2003 Installed it and ran it. Had 211 somethin somethins that I put in quarantine. Haven't had another pop up since I ran it. THANKS!!! -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #12 October 22, 2003 use netscape 7.x. it supresses pop-ups and you don't have to have any new/additional software installed. plus it has tons of nice new features. stan. -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #13 October 22, 2003 ooooh, somones been playin in the porno playground..... Tsk, Tsk, Tsk.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #14 October 22, 2003 QuoteInstalled it and ran it. Had 211 somethin somethins that I put in quarantine. Haven't had another pop up since I ran it. THANKS!!! What was it? Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #15 October 22, 2003 ad aware worked. So far no more pop ups. I'm doing the happy dance. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #16 October 22, 2003 Quoteooooh, somones been playin in the porno playground..... Tsk, Tsk, Tsk. It was only for research. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #17 October 22, 2003 Yes, I agree, there is nothing wrong with a little porn research.... umm... Girlfalldown, what is the name of that site?.. R MVVW GL OVZM SL TREV KVIUVXG HKZMPRMT! .... LOL _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #18 October 22, 2003 No porn for you. You are already over heated. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #19 October 23, 2003 LOL... you could say that....tehe he he.. hey want to rent some when the Boytoy is gone?....LOL _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #20 October 23, 2003 QuoteLOL... you could say that....tehe he he.. hey want to rent some when the Boytoy is gone?....LOL I am 56% gay you know. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firediver 0 #21 October 23, 2003 I've been using StopZilla and haven't gotten ANY pop-ups since...it works great and has a free download to try it out... Skydiving isn't scary;...but clowns...CLOWNS are scary! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
