T Tara Beta member Messages 1 Nov 6, 2004 #1 Are they a security threat, or just a nuissance. I seem to get them even when not connected to the internet
Are they a security threat, or just a nuissance. I seem to get them even when not connected to the internet
F FuRgy BSOD Messages 1,692 Nov 6, 2004 #2 If you get loads of them, you probably have got spyware.. Download and scan Ad-aware which you can download here- http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button If you have virus protextion, run a scan If you dont, download a free good one here- http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/
If you get loads of them, you probably have got spyware.. Download and scan Ad-aware which you can download here- http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button If you have virus protextion, run a scan If you dont, download a free good one here- http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/
~mr mixx~ The Candyman Messages 11,355 Location USA Nov 9, 2004 #3 also depends on the browser yer using and how you have it setup....and if it comes w/it's own popup blocker.
also depends on the browser yer using and how you have it setup....and if it comes w/it's own popup blocker.
L Lorna1 Beta member Messages 1 Nov 11, 2004 #7 Lately I've been using Adware Filter, very pleased with it. Also have spybot installed, just incase
~mr mixx~ The Candyman Messages 11,355 Location USA Nov 11, 2004 #8 yah, using them together will usually take care of it.