How do I stop the AOL pop-ups on my new computer?
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First use the antivirus and antispyware software you have to run a full system scan. Do it in the windows safe mode. (AVG and avast antivirus softwares are free while a 6 month free trial for Norton is available at pack.google.com. Lavasoft's free Ad-Aware is the best antispyware to my knowledge. Also Windows Defender from Microsoft is good enough for real-time protection). This should identify the problem and most probably would solve it as well. However, if the antivirus software is unable to delete the malware, go to Norton's website and search for the name of the malware detected. Their must be some instructions posted to tackle the problem. You might have to delete the system restore points and as well delete the particular registry entries manually if the virus still regenerates on subsequent boot up of the machine. Good Luck.\n\nPS. If you are still having trouble, use Hijack This and copy the log it generates and post it on some tech help forum. I am sure there will be plenty of people ready to help you out.
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there are many free softwares on the net to help u block pop ups... but all of them have trojans... so the safest an best one is the google toolbar... download it... it really works....
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if you hold the control key down it will allow pop ups but if u wanna do it in definately you need to deactivate it by selecting "tools" then "internet options" then click the "privacy" tab and uncheck block pop ups.
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If you are using IE7, go to tools--->pop-up blocker--->Turn off pop-up blocker.\n\nIf you are using firefox, go to tools--->option--->content--->uncheck the box written with block pop-up windows.\n\nHope that helps!
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Download the latest version of java\nhttp://www.google.com/search?btnI=I%27m+Feeling+Lucky&q=download+java\n\nmake sure you dont have junk running that you dont want. Click ctrl+alt+delete\n\n\nTrust me, switching to aol is doing yourself a disservice.
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Try going to a section in your computer called, "My Computer," and deleting the programs you do not want.  It would also benefit you to download a "POP UP" protector.  If my answer doesn't help you, then put your question in the Internet Section of this Q&A group.
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use popup blockers\nscanthe comp with spyware doctor \nthen use google toolbar etc...\n\n\nThe best thing is use mozilla firefor as ur browser
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Do use the pop-up blocking feature of Windows XP, Pack 2. If you don't have XP, use google toolbar that can block pop-ups very effectively.\n\nthe settings cen ba configured to allow them for some sites. Its very easy.\n\nDownload at\n\nhttp://toolbar.google.com/?promo=mor-tb-en\n\n\n\nThese days, spyware seems to be lurking around every dark corner of the Web. No matter how conscientiously you behave when you download software or surf your favorite sites, invasive applications still can penetrate your machine. However, with the right tools and a little know-how, you can uproot most privacy threats without much trouble. Whether you're a seasoned PC mechanic or you don't even know what a Registry is, we'll tell you how to stomp out spyware and keep it from coming back.\n\nRead complete story at :\nhttp://www.download.com/1200-2023_4-5127975.html?tag=txt\n\nIt is always advisable to have more than 1 spyware removel tool on your system, as none of them is perfect. \n\nSome of the must-haves are :\n\n1. Ad-aware\n\nWhat it does:\nAd-aware scans computers for known spyware and tracking cookies, then deletes what it finds.\n\nWhat it doesn't do:\nAd-aware can only find spyware identified in its definition file, and may not find newer spyware.\n\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?tag=prod\n\n2. Webroot Spy Sweeper \n\nWhat it does:\nAlong with scheduled spyware scans, Spy Sweeper's prevention feature catches spyware when it tries to install.\n\nWhat it doesn't do:\nSpy Sweeper's definition file only catches known spyware.\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Webroot-Spy-Sweeper/3000-8022_4-10405877.html?tag=prod\n\n3. Spybot\n\nWhat it does:\nAlong with spyware-removal tools, Spybot includes a file shredder and start-up manager.\n\nWhat it doesn't do:\nThis program relies on a definition file and so doesn't block or find the latest spyware.\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html?tag=prod\n\n4. Spyware Doctor\n\nWhat it does:\nManual scans remove spyware based on a definition list, and the OnGuard feature prevents spyware from installing.\n\nWhat it doesn't do:\nSpyware Doctor can't find spyware that's not on its definition list.\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor/3000-8022_4-10377263.html?tag=prod\n\n5. eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware \n\nWith eTrust PestPatrol Anti-Spyware, you can sweep your PC of malicious software designed to invisibly track the sites you surf, the products you buy, and the messages you send. Protect yourself from dangerous spyware that can steal your identity, slow your PC, cause annoying pop-ups. \n\nhttp://www.download.com/eTrust-PestPatrol-Anti-Spyware/3000-8022_4-10057371.html?tag=txt\n\n\n\n\nHope this helps!
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go to to-start-controll panel- add/remove programs-find the aol program(s) you want removed.
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lol just download\n\ngetfirefox.com\n\nadn it will remove ur pop ups forever\n\nand forget bot interent explorer for life\n\nalso download firewall sygate-search on google
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If you are using Internet Explorer go to the Tools section of the toolbar.  Go down to Pop-up blocker then click on Turn Off Pop-up Blocker.
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stop blocking pop ups.
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block unwanted popups and have the latest version of the antivirus software and also the latest virus scanning software\n\nyou can check out at
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Pop-ups are a direct result of a spyware infection. You need to clean your system.  I recommend you download and run all of the files listed in the link below, except HijackThis.  I do PC repair professionally and we mostly use a barage of freeware tools to combat this stuff.  We also have the paid programs, but this should get you on the right track.\nI recommend you download, install, and run all of these programs.  Some spyware programs can re-install themselves if not completely removed.  When you finish a scan and the computer says you should restart, don't. Just close the program and run another scan w/ a different program. I suggest you not run HijackThis unless you know what you are doing because HijackThis, although it is a great and powerful tool, has the ability to remove harmless programs. It's up to you to determine the good and bad.\nAfter your spyware scans are through, restart the system and run a couple of free online virus scans from the provided links.\nIt might be in your interest to invest in a good commercial (paid) anti-spyware program. I recommend SpySweeper.  You can usually download this directly from Webroot for about $20.  The advantage of a commercial program is that they offer real-time protection, meaning they prevent infection as opposed to post-infection removal.
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if you have internet explorer it can be found under tools. you will see the pop-up blocker and move your arrow onto it until you see turn off pop-up blocker on it.
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I use the Firefox browser instead of IE and it seems to help quite a bit as the browser has an automatic pop-up blocker built in. (Tools --> Options --> Content)\n\nAlso, you can go to Start --> Run --> type in "msconfig" --> click OK --> click Startup tab --> delete some of the things you don't want to pop up every time you start your computer. This has helped my computer speed up quite a bit.
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Download these free programs, and your computer will be protected. Activate your pop-up blocker in internet explorer, by going to tools, at the top of the page. Good Luck..\n\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5  -<avg-anti-virus\nhttp://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php <-adaware-spyware\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=nav_za\nzone alarm-free firewall-up ^