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How do I stop dd's computer constantly opening new internet screens??

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notsofarnow · 12/04/2008 20:50

About casinos, bingo, competions and some are blank boxes.

Why has this suddenly started happening and what can I do to stop it?

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yetihed · 12/04/2008 21:00

Well, I'm no expert notsofarnow, but I did have this problem once. Do you use internet explorer? It basically means some little toerag has put cookies/ a virus on your machine. I tried and tried to stop but was unsuccessful. They're really hard to find and wipe off.

In the end I downloaded 'mozillafirefox' to use as a web browser. Haven't has any problems since- they don't seem to have the same problem with pop ups as IE.

HTH

notsofarnow · 12/04/2008 21:01

Its got norton anti virus on it and have run virus scans but it not picking anything up.

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Greyriverside · 12/04/2008 21:03

You might want to download Spybot and let it clean your computer up

notsofarnow · 12/04/2008 21:04

will that run along side norton?

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SaintGeorge · 12/04/2008 21:04

Ditch Norton and get something decent.

AVG is free and better.

10weeks · 12/04/2008 21:06

www.webuser.co.uk/forums/postlist.php/Cat/0/Board/hijackthis

This site is brilliant for help with these problems. Read the first post, it tells you what to do

It will be spyware of some sort but the guys on this forum will help you clean the whole computer

notsofarnow · 12/04/2008 21:07

thanks will look but i not very good at geeky stuff

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10weeks · 12/04/2008 21:09

Don't worry.. they are really helpful. They show you step by step... just let them know if you don't get anything!

notsofarnow · 12/04/2008 21:40

Right has taken me this long to just register and post problem so i hope i can sort it if someone replies. I am so totally useless.

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