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I suddenly have a lot more adverts. Help? - Anna - 04-08-2014 08:36 PM
Yesterday I clicked on a trusted link to view a funny Potter pic. I was told that I had to download some Java thing, which I did, because my laptop said it was a verified publisher. Anyway, I had a bit of trouble with some other search engine called snapdo replacing google which I was able to sort out, but now every site I go on has adverts at the bottom and the side that it never had before! I wasn't sure until I saw all the new ads on Youtube, and it's really annoying because they keep speaking! Any idea how I can sort this out? Thanks.
- Rish - 04-08-2014 08:41 PM
You should never do that , its just adware .. uninstall them all
- immensearithmetic310 - 04-08-2014 08:45 PM
Use Adblock, you can get on google chrome or mozilla firefox, it also stops youtube adverts
- Claire - 04-08-2014 08:55 PM
You can also delete the cookies (when you visit a website...its data stored in ur computer which are called cookies)
If you're using internet explorer go to: Tools > Internet options > Browsing history - Delete... > check the "Cookies and website data" box
It's better if you delete them every couple of days
- Richard James - 04-08-2014 09:05 PM
You've got a BHO or browser hijacker that you haven't fully removed.
Rahher than post complicated removal instuctions and having to guess what operating system and browser you're using I'd suggest running a scan with ADWCleaner as it will most likely sort it out.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
After the scan it will show results that it considers adware or unwanted stuff. Check through the tabs and make sure that there's nothing that you want to keep.
- Leet Banga - 04-08-2014 09:08 PM
If you are using Mozilla Firefox :
Go to firefox menu --> Add-ons -->
delete all unnecessary add-ons
--> plugins, delete all unnecessary plugins
If you are using google chrome :
Go to the chrome menu --> settings --> extensions
Delete all extensions
No More ads, and don't download java things unless you're really certain what it's for
you may also have downloaded some wierd software called adware on your computer
go to configuration panel --> programs & functions --> and delete all unwanted programs