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Got a problem with the computer.. An Anti – Virus programme keeps popping up now, and before entering a site, it states that going into that site may harm the computer. The message pops up every couple of minutes and gives you an option of continuing unprotected, or register and pay.. I don’t want to register and pay, but at the same time don’t want this thing coming up all the time.. Can anyone help?
Is this so-called “Anti virus” programme called something like “Windows Anti-virus 2008” by any chance? If, as I suspect, it is then you have been infected by “rogue” anti spyware that exists solely to get you to spend money buying it.
It mimics the Windows security centre page and is cleverly designed to look authentic and as if it is ‘authorised’ by Windows. In fact it detects nothing at all and simply plagues you with false positives.
It originates in the Russian Federation and if you are gullible enough to follow the ‘buy me’ links and provide your credit card details – you can expect it to be cloned and money ripped from your account.
BTW – you will find that, like Syphilis, removing it is somewhat more difficult than getting it in the first place.
I’ve been able to remove the Irritating box that gives you the option “Ignore me” and i’ll pop up every few minutes, or “Pay me” and still nothing will happen. Still getting little Notifications, which i can handle, so long as i can access sites, that’s fine, although, think the computer will need seeing to at some point. (Sounds rude).. :lol:
Ad aware ?
I don’t know to be honest – I’ll call upon you if i need more help lol – F u c k e d off with this computer, don’t need it as much now.. It can explode for all i care.. :lol:
It is a persistent little bugger and really difficult to remove. From memory Spyware Doctor should do it – but it isn’t freeware.
Whatever else you do ….. DON’T buy a special removal tool as they are usually cons to get your money.
I removed it by messing about with the system tools, which could have done more harm than good, seeing as I’m not a Computer WhizzKid.. I can just about manage “Right Click.” You’re right though, it’s bl oo dy annoying..
I keep getting pops up that are called “Contexual Ads” and keep closing them but they pop up every few minutes …. suggestions any one please?
You might have “Google toolbar” installed (or something similar). This is said to ‘enhance’ your web surfing experience by monitoring your surfing habits (God help us!!!) and presenting you with ‘pop-ups’ that match your so-called needs.
You can either use the pop up blocker that is built into Internet Explorer or alternatively use a proprietary cleaner to remove cookies and temporary internet files and all other traces of your computer usage habits.
A good tool for this is called “Window Washer” from Webroot software. OK its not free but it is really really effective and can easily ‘recover’ several Gigabytes of hard disk space that is taken up with useless crap.
Check it out here: http://www.webroot.com/En_US/consumer-products-windowwasher.html
Thanks PB its appreciated and shall give it a try now xx
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