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Discussion in 'Gaming' started by Dream30., Jun 17, 2006.

  1. Dream30.

    Dream30. Well-Known Member

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    Every 5 minutes or so my Mozilla opens a new tab to pop-ups (poker, etc.)

    My IE also opens every so often with advertisements.

    Ive gotten a pop-up blocker to stop the IE ads, but i dont know how to stop Mozilla tab-pop-ups.
     
  2. longhornfreak

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    google tool bar for me does the job

    also my fire wall

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    ohh and waht are you trying to install maybe i can help you out if that doesnt work
     
  3. DiabloDj1

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    might be spyware..

    run any checks?..

    try spybot search and destroy and/or adaware for spyware removal.
    spywareblaster for spyware blocking.
    and avast for virus, though I doubt it is one :P just thought I'd throw that in.
     
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    Firefox has built in pop-up blocker that works fine for me.
     
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    get SP2 if you have windows, and adaware for a scan
     
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    This works fine for me for spyware removal. I have never used anything else since I got this but it doesn't work for viruses.

    This is the link http://lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
     
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    ^^yep best scanner and best part, its free
     
  8. Dream30.

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    i have Zone Alarm for viruses
    spybot search and destroy AND adware

    I also downloaded google tool bar, and i still get these ----ing pop-ups. Its driving me crazy... im in the middle of typingand my screen switches.
     
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    you should check what processes you have running on startup
     
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    Zone Alarm Pro Any good for virus protection?
     
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    so far so good
     

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