Pop-ups

[June]

I have a cable modem so I am online constantly. My
problem is the pop-ups!!! All from companies wanting to
sell me anti-pop up software! They are the only ones I
get pop-ups from. I refuse to be bullied into buying
thier product when they are the problem. Help! How do I
make them stop?

 

[Jonathan Maltz [MS-MVP]]

Hi,

Messenger pop ups themselves aren't malicious but should be considered a
warning that your computer is vulnerable. Get a firewall, you need one.
There are several free ones, including ZoneAlarm ( www.zonealarm.com ) and
Sygate ( www.sygate.com )

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[mamabear]

See if this information is applicable:
http://www.lavahelp.com/articles/v6/03/05/0302.html
Also, you should download AdAware (free) from
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
It detects and safely removes dataminers, tracking
cookies, dialers and other objects from your computer.
Make sure you use "webupdate" before scanning to ensure
you have the latest ref file.