Windows popups wtf?!

knightofnee1112 · Post by **knightofnee1112** » Sun Jul 20, 2003 9:42 pm

I'm not sure exactly what's going on but this past week or so I've been getting popups on my desktop. I use windows 2K and I've never had such a problem before... what can I do to prevent this? thanks

blade · Post by **blade** » Sun Jul 20, 2003 9:58 pm

You probably have spyware on your system, thanks to crap like gator.

get ad aware 6 here:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

Update it, then run it.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

That is another free tool that helps to prevent spyware from being installed. Though I still have to run checks with adaware weekly.

dadx2mj · Post by **dadx2mj** » Sun Jul 20, 2003 10:19 pm

You might also try running a pop up stopper. I use FreeSurfer and have had pretty good luck with it. You can get it HERE

I use both those apps Blade mentioned and love them both.

Blade are you checking for updates for SywareBlaster regularly? Seems every time AddAware finds stuff on my system I check for updates to SywareBlaster and there are some that take care of what AddAware found. LOL either that or you are just going to too many porn sites

blade · Post by **blade** » Sun Jul 20, 2003 10:40 pm

I update spywareblaster several times a week but adaware always finds 5-6 more.

porn sites eh..

Busby · Post by **Busby** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 12:09 am

Might wanna see if you have the Messanger service enabled.

Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services -> Messanger

If it's enabled (set to Automatic) and running change the status to disabled (not Manual) and stop it.

knightofnee1112 · Post by **knightofnee1112** » Mon Jul 21, 2003 12:39 am

Thanks bubsy that fixed the problem. for the record I run adaware about once a month or whenever I get bored. and for all of you people who havn't started to use this application, your nutty.

http://www.lavasoft.com -download adaware and save yourself some much un-needed headache.

thanks again everyone for your always prompt and knowlageable support!