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Discussion in 'Malware and Virus Removal Archive' started by sharons49, 2009/01/10.

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    sharons49

    sharons49 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I keep getting websites appearing when I am on-line. :( Do anyone else have this problem and if so, have you been able to resolve the problem?
     
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    PeteC

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    Welcome to WindowsBBS :)

    My guess is that your computer is infected - read this and post the logs requested in this thread (moved to Malware & Virus Removal forum) along with a few examples.
     
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    sharons49

    sharons49 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Problems with unwanted websites popping up

    PeteC
    I have done many checks for viruses and keep my protection up to date along with a firewall. So I think that rules that out. Thanks.:)
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    There is plenty of malware that evades antivirus software, but it's your call obviously :)

    Do you have the popup blocker in IE enabled or use another blocker such as that in the Google Toolbar?
     
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    sharons49

    sharons49 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Unwanted websites appearing

    PeteC,
    I have three pop-up blockers. On on Google and the other on Comcast, plus the one on McAfee. I keep them on all the time, unless I absolutely have to turn them off and usually just turning one off for a website is all I need. But I am still having the problem with all of them turned on. :(
    Thanks for that idea! :)
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    wildfire

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    Sharons49,

    It still wouldn't cause any harm to post the requested logs, as Pete has said it's your decision but without providing more detailed information there's not a lot members can do to help you. Those logs may pick up something that your current security software is missing.
     
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    sharons49

    sharons49 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Wildfire, not sure what you mean?

    Since I just joined, I am not sure what you mean by your reply. Please explain!:confused:
    Thanks,
    sharons49
     
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    wildfire

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    Please read this and post the requested logs. I should add that the people in this forum can be quite busy at times but I'm sure your post will be picked up by one of the experts.
     
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