WINDOWS XP

[Basil]

Pop-up ads are constantly showing up on my machine. I
have successfully blocked some with panicware but some or
all are leaving an extra copy of internet explorer
running and over time so many are there that the machine
freezes. What option(s) need to be set to get rid of
these extra copies?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

How can I harden my computer or server to secure it from hackers?
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm#harden

Protect Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp

To secure your computer and prevent future security breeches,
consider installing a first-rate internet security program:

Norton Internet Security 2004
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/nis_pe/

-- Includes Norton AntiVirus 2004
-- Includes Norton Personal Firewall
-- Includes prevention of annoying web pop-ups
-- Includes Parental Controls
-- All in one, easy-to-install package


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

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| Pop-up ads are constantly showing up on my machine. I
| have successfully blocked some with panicware but some or
| all are leaving an extra copy of internet explorer
| running and over time so many are there that the machine
| freezes. What option(s) need to be set to get rid of
| these extra copies?