Pop ups

[Gunner]

I find that I get a lot ofpop-ups when I connect to the net. There weren't as many pop ups before I installed Limewire or Opera. But now, there seem to be way too many. I don't know if the problem I'm facing is dues to either of these programs, but if they are, is there a solution to it without having to delete either of the programs ?

[yrana2002]

Well, maybe these softwares installed some adware stuff on your pc which frequenlty collects information about your browsing & brings in the appropriate popups.

If you use firefox, you shouldn't be annoyed with the popups. If you are using Internet Explorer, you should install a popup blocker.

You can also run a scan for Adware programs using Ad-Aware or Spyware Doctor to remove these adware files.


Savvy

[grinning_devil]

the best IE pop-up blocker that comes to mind is google toolbar(used it when i was with IE )

Also have a look at the add/remove programs list,if u find any programs that u have not installed and appear funny remove them..
also as yrana suggested...adaware and spybot..run them and u'll be amazed at the result!!

[Gunner]

Alrighty ! Thanks, but isn't there a way to install a program which will remove any spy or adwares attached to the PC ?

[grinning_devil]

thats what i told u about..
> adaware . >> www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

> spybot >> www.safer-networking.org/

[ilugd]

I sometimes use ie to access msdn and i noticed that it has a popup blocker inbuilt. But i guess i have winxp sp 2 and ie6. Maybe that is it??

Adaware and spybot sure do work like a charm

[Gunner]

Thank you very much.

[hafees]

Originally Posted by Gunner

I find that I get a lot ofpop-ups when I connect to the net. There weren't as many pop ups before I installed Limewire or Opera. But now, there seem to be way too many. I don't know if the problem I'm facing is dues to either of these programs, but if they are, is there a solution to it without having to delete either of the programs ?

Opera is not a spyware. The latest Opera (9 beta) has one of the best pop up blocking facilities.

I recommend Spybot. also you should update the program(detection rules) regularly.