I have pop-up blocker that shows it is enabled, but I still get pop-ups every time I log. Also, my home page is set to Yahoo but it has been resetting itself to a "messenger site." I have to reset each time back to yahoo on a daily basis. What is this and what do I do?
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You need to run a spyware killer. Ad Aware is a really good one and is free. You probably have some spyware hidden on your pc.
Get a real pop-up blocker like the one in norton, if all you are using is the yahoo blocker or the windows blocker shut them down and get a real one, also you cant run more than one pop-up blocker at a time.
i used to think using add/delete would help
I’m having the same problem
maybe need something called a firewall, I bet if install it I won’t be able to look at porn anymore though
It sounds like a malware infection.
1st-Make sure to get all Windows updates DLed and installed.
2nd-Go to BitDefender.com for a free virus scan. TrendMicro now charges to clean.
3rd-Download, install, and update Ad-Aware (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds.
4th-Download, install, and update SpyBot Search & Destroy (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds.
If you dont have a firewall, GET ONE. ZoneAlarm has a free version.
If you dont have an anti-virus, GET ONE. Both AVG and Avast have a free version but I recommend Nod32. It’s the best available and it’s not very expensive (about $40 US.) Install, update and do a full system scan at least weekly.
If this doesnt fix the problem, download HiJack This. Go to techsupportforum.com (there are others but this a good, free site) for instructions. DO NOT use HiJack This unless you are extremely knowledgeable about Windows and it’s processes. You can seriously Bork your system. Let the pro’s direct you.
Good luck. As an extra: Surf with FireFox !