Browser pop-ups

[Vivian Mraz]

I have installed a pop-up stopper, and the last few days
I have pop-ups that it won't stop, it is on going, saying
security warning, but has a download......also something
saying Counter Microsoft Internet Explorer, but has
advertisement in all of them......... how do I get rid of
them

 

[Dave N]

I have the same problem. Whatever this is, it has
downloaded and installed programs on my pc. Adestroyer is
one of the programs. HELP!

 

[siljaline]

I have installed a pop-up stopper, and the last few days
I have pop-ups that it won't stop, it is on going, saying
security warning, but has a download......also something
saying Counter Microsoft Internet Explorer, but has
advertisement in all of them......... how do I get rid of
them

It would seem that the popup stopper is *causing* the popups.
The popup stopper likely has Spyware installed and is wreaking havoc
on your machine..


Spyware Removal Tools, Lavasoft's "Ad-aware",
Direct download -
http://ftp.pcworld.com/pub/new/privacy___security/aaw6181.exe

Lavasoft/Ad-aware home: http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Mirror site: http://www.lavasoft.de/

*Also* install and run SpyBot Search & Destroy,
Direct download -
http://spybot.eon.net.au/files/spybotsd_mainapp.exe

SpyBot home: http://security.kolla.de/
SpyBot How-To: http://www.tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/
More detailed help: http://tomcoyote.org/~mosaic1/spybot/
Support Forum, http://net-integration.net/cgi-bin/forum/ikonboard.cgi
Navigate to the SpyBot S&D section.

Install, reboot, read FAQ and overview, use online update feature to
obtain the latest reference files, scan for Spyware much like you would
with your pre-installed anti-virus scanner.
Rid your machine of unwanted Spyware pests.

Actions you can take from further events happening.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware.
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm


HTH

--

siljaline

"Arguing with anonymous strangers on the Internet is a sucker's game
because they almost always turn out to be -- or to be indistinguishable from
-- self-righteous sixteen-year-olds possessing infinite amounts of free time."
- Neil Stephenson, _Cryptonomicon_

 

[H Leboeuf]

Can MS messenger be the cause?

Messenger Service Window That Contains an Internet Advertisement Appears
A Messenger service window appears that contains an Internet advertisement
that is similar to the following text:
Messenger Service
Message from source to your_computer_name.ISP_name on date time Message Text
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330904 (NT4/XP/2000 Oct. 22, 2002)


Stop Messenger SPAM
The developer of the messenger spam software indicates on their web site
that "these messages are completely anonymous and virtually untraceable.
With this program your IP address never shows up anywhere."
http://www.stopmessengerspam.com/