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why are there ads all over my internet browser and why do ad windows keep popping up??? HELP!!!? - Lily - 04-08-2014 06:28 PM
It started after I downloaded a video from a free site(awful idea, I know, and I wont do it again but I need to know how to get this off!!
Thanks!
- -_- - 04-08-2014 06:33 PM
1. Scan your computer. suggestions are avast free, malwarebytes free, and superantispyware free. remove anything if they find anything.
2. If you are using google chrome, you can add an "ad block" extension to remove ads when you surf the internet.
3. Good luck!
- Jarrett - 04-08-2014 06:42 PM
You probably downloaded adware. Go into your toolbars/add-ons and disable any suspicious looking ones. Then download Microsoft Security Essentials and scan your computer to detect any viruses and remove them.
- abhi - 04-08-2014 06:49 PM
Download Malwarebytes and scan your system. Use AdBlock on your browser. Stay away from malicious links.
- Diego - 04-08-2014 06:52 PM
this is adblock for google chrome:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb
download google chrome:
https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/
Hopefully this will help.
- Jen - 04-08-2014 06:52 PM
I use malaware bytes also. I run it often, it's great and it's FREE! Just be sure when you do a complete scan that you "see results" make sure all the threats are checked and "remove" them. (My mom kept running this scan and just closed it after running the scan, it's easy to miss that you have to delete them)
- Fructo - 04-08-2014 06:59 PM
My spouse and i recommend utilizing http://www.vpnpower.net in order to unblock websites. I've been using them since four years.