Hi Bertrand
Dear Newsgroup,
initially the pop up blocker worked fine. Then today I
noticed that it would allow any pop up windows to appear,
even when I have IE on the "high" filter level. This
problem does not occur in my admin. account though, just
in my regular user account.
I have scanned my entire HD with Ad-Aware and also McAfee
and have found nothing.
Any thoughts?
Bertrand
Windows XP SP2 (completely updated)
There are some types of malware, spyware and parasites that can override any
pop-up blocker. Although you have scanned with Adaware and your AV, there
are other types of these scumware that may also be on your system. Some
variants of malware can replicate themselves over and over if not removed
properly. Follow all instructions below carefully to be sure your system is
thoroughly cleaned
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.
CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.
Also, get a copy of WINSOCKFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
and......
AdAware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Update immediately after installing before using
Additional information on how to protect your PC:
The Parasite Fight
http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.
Hope this helps
Jan
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