help: pop ups

deeder7001 · 10th November 2003, 04:53

I really need to get rid of the pop up ads and crap that pop up even when not online. I have XP on an HP Pavilion@2.0 GHZ. How do I get rid of these things because it is slowing down the system and occasionaly causing it to crash and do erratic things. Please give me any info that you can. The firewall in XP is running but it ain't helping much.

deeder7001 · 10th November 2003, 05:12

Been there and did that.

Bob the Tomato · 10th November 2003, 05:26

Use Netscape, Mozilla, Opera, or some other browser with a good pop-up controller. Just edit the allowed list for any sites that need it, and then enjoy the lack of pop-ups. You can even turn a sound on for when an ad gets blocked for that extra layer of satisfaction.

If they're just appearing out of nowhere, the problem may be much deeper than just the browser.

Atmo · 10th November 2003, 05:30

Quote:

Originally posted by Sawg
Do they look like Internet Explorer windows or more of a general Windows Dialog box with an OK button (or somthing) at the bottom?

Since it's happening when he's not even online, i'm guessing it's not popups via the messenger service.

Sounds more like scumware that's crept onto your system, which probably came with something you've installed. If all else fails, a format should fix it.

deeder7001 · 10th November 2003, 05:50

I use Internet Explorer and most of the pop ups are ads. The firewall stopped the messenger pop ups. I use Smart Pop Up Killer for the pop up stopper. It works most of the time.

sgtfuzzbubble011 · 10th November 2003, 22:43

Do any of them say Ebates or Toptext/Topmoxy in them? Or anything similar?

deathazre · 10th November 2003, 23:21

also there's a router company that has their routers running popups for their content filter...

Psythik · 11th November 2003, 00:53

Google Toolbar. Best pop-up killer on the 'net, and it comes with a nifty search bar. It's completly spyware free too.

DJ Egg · 11th November 2003, 01:43

A fully updated Spybot Search & Destroy gets rid of all spy/ad/scumware.
Unless it's something new that you've got, then you must be doing something wrong.

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deeder7001 · 11th November 2003, 02:09

I got rid of the pop ups. I just ran Windows Update and downloaded the security updates and stuff.

DJ Egg · 11th November 2003, 02:24

aah... cool

deeder7001 · 11th November 2003, 03:41

Just another security hole in XP.

dlinkwit27 · 11th November 2003, 05:23

http://myie2.com/html_en/home.htm

built in pop-up blocker

Vie · 11th November 2003, 18:21

Quote:

Originally posted by deeder7001
Just another security hole in XP.

/me scraches up annougher one on his "Why not to use Xp" bord.

Viper007Bond · 12th November 2003, 12:04

Quote:

Originally posted by dlinkwit27
http://myie2.com/html_en/home.htm

built in pop-up blocker

I love MyIE2, but I wish they'd implement a bypass button or something. Oh, and <3 content filter. Thank god for no ads.

zootm · 12th November 2003, 12:09

Quote:

Originally posted by deeder7001
Just another security hole in XP.

what security hole is this? i've not heard about it.

Viper007Bond · 13th November 2003, 07:20

The hole is called Windows. j/k <3 Windows

CarboHidrat · 14th November 2003, 07:57

Use opera it's cool & help to you.

morgado · 14th November 2003, 15:56

Microsoft is about to release SP2 to Internet Explorer, and it includes an anti pop-up stuff ... so ... wait a little and try the SpyBot S&D .... it really works if u get to know how to use it !

BullGawD · 14th November 2003, 20:41

Alright, I need help too.

These things pop up in a semi-standard iexplorer window.

I've run ad-aware, spybot (found and deleted several things, mostly data-tracking stuff) and a virus check (found nothing).

I've also reinstalled ie6.

The ads are not practically annoying, (as only one at a time pops up, and that only every 2-3 hours) but they are full-screen, garish and annoy me on principal. I'm not sure, but their appearance may be related to the length of system inactivity as well.

I have a fixed IP and an always-on DSL connection.

Please don't suggest popup blockers as I don't want to simply block the popups, but rather kill the process that spawns them. And take your "get a real browser" comments and shove 'em. If you suggest I format my HDD, I will literally hire someone to kill you.

//waits for a smart-assed suggestion he didn't think of.

Yeah, so I'd appreciate any help you can offer, if I didn't just piss you off.

morgado · 14th November 2003, 20:46

Well, if you have an fix IP, and u probably got an SPAM some time ago, someone must have tracked ur IP and are sending these POp-Up's for u ... for now i dont have a solution ... but I'll try to get a solution ....

BullGawD · 14th November 2003, 20:47

yeah, that's what I'm afraid of - but wouldn't they have to be utilizing some sort of exploit that could be blocked?

morgado · 14th November 2003, 21:08

Well, as you said, if u have a FIXED IP, they must have had USED something, but u must have deleted it or something, but as well they could know by someway set that u have the fix ip, so they dont need more that stuff ... at least its what i need !

ujay · 14th November 2003, 21:30

My firewall has taken to blocking what it calls a RPC on port 135(the remote port is 666 btw) which used to pop up an add, wasn't this the same exploit as some recent virus.

UJ

10th November 2003, 04:53	#1
deeder7001 Jesus Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,560	help: pop ups I really need to get rid of the pop up ads and crap that pop up even when not online. I have XP on an HP Pavilion@2.0 GHZ. How do I get rid of these things because it is slowing down the system and occasionaly causing it to crash and do erratic things. Please give me any info that you can. The firewall in XP is running but it ain't helping much.

10th November 2003, 05:12	#2
deeder7001 Jesus Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,560	Been there and did that. There is no sig.

10th November 2003, 05:50	#5
deeder7001 Jesus Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,560	I use Internet Explorer and most of the pop ups are ads. The firewall stopped the messenger pop ups. I use Smart Pop Up Killer for the pop up stopper. It works most of the time. There is no sig.

11th November 2003, 00:53	#8
Psythik Got his CT back and didn't pay $10 (Forum King) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,583	Google Toolbar. Best pop-up killer on the 'net, and it comes with a nifty search bar. It's completly spyware free too. This is a sig of some nature.

11th November 2003, 01:43	#9
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	A fully updated Spybot Search & Destroy gets rid of all spy/ad/scumware. Unless it's something new that you've got, then you must be doing something wrong. Post your StartUpList Download and run startuplist, attach resulting txt file to a new post here (Attachment feature is available via "Post A Reply" button) Playlist -\|- Twitter

10th November 2003, 05:26	#3
Bob the Tomato Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 258	Use Netscape, Mozilla, Opera, or some other browser with a good pop-up controller. Just edit the allowed list for any sites that need it, and then enjoy the lack of pop-ups. You can even turn a sound on for when an ad gets blocked for that extra layer of satisfaction. If they're just appearing out of nowhere, the problem may be much deeper than just the browser.

10th November 2003, 22:43	#6
sgtfuzzbubble011 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 60,839	Do any of them say Ebates or Toptext/Topmoxy in them? Or anything similar?

10th November 2003, 23:21	#7
deathazre Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: behind the wheel of a Cat service truck Posts: 1,847	also there's a router company that has their routers running popups for their content filter...

11th November 2003, 02:09	#10
deeder7001 Jesus Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,560	I got rid of the pop ups. I just ran Windows Update and downloaded the security updates and stuff. There is no sig.

11th November 2003, 02:24	#11
DJ Egg Techorator Winamp & Shoutcast Team Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 35,894	aah... cool Playlist -\|- Twitter

11th November 2003, 03:41	#12
deeder7001 Jesus Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,560	Just another security hole in XP. There is no sig.

11th November 2003, 05:23	#13
dlinkwit27 has no CT (Forum King) Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 13,236	http://myie2.com/html_en/home.htm built in pop-up blocker ::Deviant Me::Last.fm::WhatPulse Stats::Folding @ Home

13th November 2003, 07:20	#17
Viper007Bond Major Dude Join Date: May 2002 Location: Portland, OR Life: None Posts: 1,054	The hole is called Windows. j/k <3 Windows - Viper007Bond \| Viper007Bond.com

14th November 2003, 07:57	#18
CarboHidrat Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Refrigerator Posts: 134	Use opera it's cool & help to you.

14th November 2003, 15:56	#19
morgado Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: away from my baby Posts: 1,097	Microsoft is about to release SP2 to Internet Explorer, and it includes an anti pop-up stuff ... so ... wait a little and try the SpyBot S&D .... it really works if u get to know how to use it !

14th November 2003, 20:41	#20
BullGawD Cool Guy. (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,122	Alright, I need help too. These things pop up in a semi-standard iexplorer window. I've run ad-aware, spybot (found and deleted several things, mostly data-tracking stuff) and a virus check (found nothing). I've also reinstalled ie6. The ads are not practically annoying, (as only one at a time pops up, and that only every 2-3 hours) but they are full-screen, garish and annoy me on principal. I'm not sure, but their appearance may be related to the length of system inactivity as well. I have a fixed IP and an always-on DSL connection. Please don't suggest popup blockers as I don't want to simply block the popups, but rather kill the process that spawns them. And take your "get a real browser" comments and shove 'em. If you suggest I format my HDD, I will literally hire someone to kill you. //waits for a smart-assed suggestion he didn't think of. Yeah, so I'd appreciate any help you can offer, if I didn't just piss you off. ...a blatant person.

14th November 2003, 20:46	#21
morgado Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: away from my baby Posts: 1,097	Well, if you have an fix IP, and u probably got an SPAM some time ago, someone must have tracked ur IP and are sending these POp-Up's for u ... for now i dont have a solution ... but I'll try to get a solution .... I Love You Ana Luiza MSN

14th November 2003, 20:47	#22
BullGawD Cool Guy. (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,122	yeah, that's what I'm afraid of - but wouldn't they have to be utilizing some sort of exploit that could be blocked? ...a blatant person.

14th November 2003, 21:08	#23
morgado Major Dude Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: away from my baby Posts: 1,097	Well, as you said, if u have a FIXED IP, they must have had USED something, but u must have deleted it or something, but as well they could know by someway set that u have the fix ip, so they dont need more that stuff ... at least its what i need ! I Love You Ana Luiza MSN

14th November 2003, 21:30	#24
ujay Forum King Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: London Posts: 6,072	My firewall has taken to blocking what it calls a RPC on port 135(the remote port is 666 btw) which used to pop up an add, wasn't this the same exploit as some recent virus. UJ

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