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(Message started by: Patrick_A on Dec 24^th, 2003, 6:26am)

Title: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Patrick_A on Dec 24^th, 2003, 6:26am

Pop-ups are killing me. I use Google Pop-up blocker, but no matter where i go, i get Pop-ups always. I suspect i have some spyware on my computer. If i go to a medical site, i get pop-ups for cheap drugs. Somehow they know everywhere i go.
Can someone tell me how i can get that off my computer, and keep them off?

Thanks, Patrick

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Kirk on Dec 24^th, 2003, 6:36am

OK lets just calm down a bit and take a deep breath..
I presume you are running some form of Microsoft Windows and their Internet Explorer web browser.

A few questions.

How fast is your connection?
You married to that archaic piece of crap browser?

please reply asap. It's late for penguins

TTFN

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Kirk on Dec 24^th, 2003, 6:56am

OK heres what you do. go to
http://www.opera.com

Download the Opera w/java for your system.

Install it. Open Opera. in the upper left:

click on "file" go to "quick prefferences"

click on "do not accept pop ups"

Rock and roll.

configure that browser any ol way your heart desires. Next time we'll do E-Mail.

TTFNhttp://gererstorfer.net/content/tux/ftlinux.gif

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Patrick_A on Dec 24^th, 2003, 7:02am

Sorry bro. I was looking for a way to get rid of the crap.
Yes, I am married to the IE crap as you called it.Been with it too long to want to change.
Thanks for ur help bro!

Patrick

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Kirk on Dec 24^th, 2003, 7:17am

You're just updating the browser. NOT the system. MS has not changed their browser engine since version 4.0 it is to say the least not desirable.
Opera works seemlessly with your system. You just don't have to use IE is all.
You can even tell it to lie and ID itself as IE version 5.o, 5.5 or 6.0. If you want.
If it was any slicker you'd slide off your chair on your ass.

Trust me I'm not paid by anybody. I use Mozilla myself.

TTFNhttp://gererstorfer.net/content/tux/Peng_in_Wanne02.jpg

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Svenn on Dec 24^th, 2003, 7:28am

Hey

I use "Pop-Up Stopper Professional"
Its real effective

Svenn

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by don on Dec 24^th, 2003, 7:46am

I switched to the Opera Browser and I swear by it. I can still click on the IE6.0 should I choose to use that. (why would anyone want to?).

Download Opera. Use IE 6.o to go and get it ! ;;D

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by TomM on Dec 24^th, 2003, 8:20am

Kirk, I love that pic of the penguin in the tub. I started poking around with Linux about 2 years ago when I was building a firewall for my home network. I now have a re-kindled interest.
Opera, huh? I'm kinda fond (don't kill me) of IE but will look into it for one of my PCs @ home. You'll be hearign form me.
TomM

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by FrankF on Dec 24^th, 2003, 8:53am

on 12/24/03 at 07:02:50, Patrick_A wrote:

Sorry bro. I was looking for a way to get rid of the crap.
Yes, I am married to the IE crap as you called it.Been with it too long to want to change.
Thanks for ur help bro!
Patrick

You probably have some spyware crap to clean. Go here: http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download and download three files: Spybot Search & Destroy 1.2, the Detection Updates, and the Tools Update. Install Spybot Search & Destroy. Then install the Detection Updates. Then install the Tools Update. Now, run Spybot Search & Destroy and click "Check for problems". When done, click "Fix selected problems" (uncheck anything you are sure you want to keep first). I have found it safe to delete everything it finds (except if you have TurboTax, don't delete C-Dilla or TurboTax will quit working)). Reboot and see if your problems are fixed.

If not, go here: http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/ and download "Hijack This". Run it, and choose scan. It will list everything that runs automatically when you start you PC. DON'T delete anything (not safe if you don't know what you are deleting). Instead, paste the list into a PM and I'll give it a look.

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Prense on Dec 24^th, 2003, 9:05am

on 12/24/03 at 08:53:31, FrankF wrote:

If not, go here: http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/ and download "Hijack This". Run it, and choose scan. It will list everything that runs automatically when you start you PC. DON'T delete anything (not safe if you don't know what you are deleting). Instead, paste the list into a PM and I'll give it a look.

Frank is right on! In addition to the Spybot, D/L and run Lavasoft's Ad-aware v6 (free). Whether you change browsers or not, you need to get rid of any viruses or trojans that could possibly be lingering. Hijack showed evidence of these on my computer after three different anti-virus programs could not detect them. There is also a program called CWS shredder (free) that you may need to run, but your log from Hijack should be used to determine that.

Chris

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by floridian on Dec 24^th, 2003, 9:08am

Lavasoft Ad-Aware will remove the adware
Mozilla Firebird browser - blocks the pop-ups

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Brian_Y on Dec 24^th, 2003, 9:20am

Patrick,

www.panicware.com has a very simple one (free) if you do not want to jump thru a bunch of hoops.

B

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Patrick_A on Dec 24^th, 2003, 11:41am

Thanks ya'll, I downloaded Spysweeper and haven't had a Pop-up since. I did download the Opera browser though. Gonna mess with it and see if it is as good as IE!

Patrick

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Kirk on Dec 24^th, 2003, 12:09pm

on 12/24/03 at 11:41:17, Patrick_A wrote:

Gonna mess with it and see if it is as good as IE!

Patrick

Sort of like comparing a model T to an i series BMW.

You have to wonder about an O/S that has you click a start button to shutdown. Says something.

Windows - Where do you want to go today
Mac - Where do you want to go tomorrow
Linux - You guys coming are not

IMHO
http://gererstorfer.net/content/tux/pee-on-logo2.jpg

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Giovanni on Dec 24^th, 2003, 1:34pm

Kirk,

You recommend Java based Opera over the non-Java?

Thanks

::)

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Kirk on Dec 24^th, 2003, 1:41pm

John:

Java based works better with chat rooms etc . Other wise you need to have a JRE or JVM installed with it.

TTFN

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Giovanni on Dec 24^th, 2003, 2:03pm

Hey Kirk,

Is there a way of installing the Java after the browser has been installed without it other than uninstall and re-install?

John

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Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by jonny on Dec 24^th, 2003, 2:07pm

Not all pop-ups are bad....as far as I know you need the pop-up that shows up when you are uploading a pic to Shutterfly, but, I could be wrong.

............................jonny

Title: Re: Computer question, I need help!
Post by Kirk on Dec 24^th, 2003, 4:32pm

John:

Go to Sun micro's download site and grab JRE 1.4.2.xx or whatever Suns calling it this week. Just run it as a separete service.

Downloads are here http://www.java.com/en

looks like this...http://www.bluegumdata.com.au/pictures/images/java/95cj02_small.jpg

Think that covers it.

Anything else? I've probably forgot something.

http://forum.java.sun.com/im/logo_java_grey.gif

TTFN 8)