Why are there so many popups?

**Lorenzo_H** · 06-09-2006, 20:33

They are so d*** annoying!

**Dutch_guy** · 06-09-2006, 20:41

What kind of pop ups, if I may ask.

**Lorenzo_H** · 06-09-2006, 20:47

I dont read them but ill pst a link if i can

**Kralizec** · 06-09-2006, 20:48

I have them too when I'm at my parents' place (like right now), I guess they must be adware related.

**KukriKhan** · 06-09-2006, 20:52

I'm using IE6 with my popup blocker disabled, so I can experience popup activity the same as all patrons; I've been "on" here for 7 hours now, and haven't seen one.

I strongly suggest you scan your machine with AdAware http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/ and/or SpybotSearchAndDestroy.http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/

**Reenk Roink** · 06-11-2006, 00:05

Use Firefox as well, I made the switch and popups have decreased significantly (although they still bother me during arcade games

).

**Aenlic** · 06-11-2006, 18:10

Originally Posted by KukriKhan

I'm using IE6 with my popup blocker disabled, so I can experience popup activity the same as all patrons; I've been "on" here for 7 hours now, and haven't seen one.

I strongly suggest you scan your machine with AdAware http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/ and/or SpybotSearchAndDestroy.http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/

There's a third good program to add to the above two posted by KukriKhan. It's called Spyware Doctor. There's a trial version available from Pctools.com.

I run all three. They each do some things better than the other two. Of particular use is the teatimer utility that comes with Spybot. Adaware and Spybot are both freeware, Spyware Doctor is shareware. By the way, if you do use Spybot or Adaware, please donate. Spybot is the leader in anti-spam software, they do it for free and they are just a couple of guys in Germany doing it for the love of programming and stiffing the corporate scum who create the adware and spyware.

**John86** · 06-11-2006, 18:22

Use Firefox, you wont get any.

**Patriarch of Constantinople** · 06-11-2006, 19:58

I used have these not anymore though. It used to be "won money" or "click to get an xbox 360" etc.

**hoom** · 06-11-2006, 21:12

If you do continue to use IE, for the love of god go to your options -> advanced tab & disable install on demand.

The M$ antispyware is actually quite good (cos they purchased somee other company...)

Also check out The Freeware and Open Source Software Thread for other helpful free security type programs.