Congratulations!

[WEAKFISH]

How do I get this pop up ad to stop running on my computer? I get this and a dozen others some video some voice. HELP!!

[rchanner]

Download the Google toolbar...the pop-up blocker that comes w/ it is great.

-or-

Download and use Google chrome for your browser (instead of IE)

Firefox runs a close second, especially if you combine it w/ the Google toolbar. IE Sux.

[WEAKFISH]

I just downloaded Google Chrome. Should I delete IE?

BTW..thanks

[rchanner]

I just downloaded Google Chrome. Should I delete IE?

BTW..thanks

No need to delete it...that way if you don't like chrome you can go back.

You're very welcome...I hope you like it. I know I've become particularly attached to the homepage where it shows your most visited sites.

One other benefit: alot of people complain about all the ads between posts on THT....Using chrome, I can't see ANY of them.

[CMS]

WEAKFISH,

If the pop ups are showing up while simply using your computer, not necessarily while browsing the web, you probably have been infected with some sort of spyware / malware. Over the years theses malware applications have morphed into some real nasty buggers.

Make sure your Virus protection is up to date and run a full scan on your system partition ( most likely your C:\ drive) see if it comes up with anything.

I have used plenty of spyware killer applications over the years and have found a few that work really well.

Try installing malwarebytes and run a full scan on your system.

You can download it for free here: http://malwarebytes.org/ I have had good results with it.

Give it a try it might help.

Rich

[Trollnheel]

WEAKFISH,

If the pop ups are showing up while simply using your computer, not necessarily while browsing the web, you probably have been infected with some sort of spyware / malware. Over the years theses malware applications have morphed into some real nasty buggers.

Make sure your Virus protection is up to date and run a full scan on your system partition ( most likely your C:\ drive) see if it comes up with anything.

I have used plenty of spyware killer applications over the years and have found a few that work really well.

Try installing malwarebytes and run a full scan on your system.

You can download it for free here: http://malwarebytes.org/ I have had good results with it.

Give it a try it might help.

Rich

Malwarebytes is an awesome APP! I'll add that CCleaner will help also. When I come across a PC that's acting up, these 2 are the first programs I run.

[rchanner]

I use both of those as well....I didn't think to mention those or ask about whether the pop ups occurred while not browsing....I'm slipping!

[WEAKFISH]

Thanks guys. The pop ups were happening while I was surfing. On this site too. Google chrome took care of it so far. I'll download those malware cleaners too.

[jsmith89]

Just do like this guy