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Pop Ups
Hey
i have so many pop ups. i deleted lime wire and there still there.
Please help. but dont send me a link bc i suck at technoligiy. i would really appriate a step by step help!
plus my firewall is on!!
weird i know!!
Thanks
xx
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When you delete LimeWire, the adware that causes pop-ups doesn't get deleted with it. That stuff is still on your system, causing problems. There is a way to get rid of it, however, and there are things you can do to prevent this kind of infestation in the future:
(1) Download and install AdAware ([Link](Mouse over link to see full location)) and Spybot Search & Destroy ([Link](Mouse over link to see full location)). Run these programs to scan your computer for spyware, adware, and similar items. Do this once a month to keep your computer clean.
(2) Download and install Mozilla Firefox ([Link](Mouse over link to see full location)), if you haven't already. Use this instead of Internet Explorer.
(3) Install some kind of anti-virus program, if you haven't already. The most popular ones are McAfee and Norton, both of which cost money (of the two, I'd recommend McAfee). However, there is also a free anti-virus program available by AVG ([Link](Mouse over link to see full location)), and it works very well. You can pay to upgrade it if you want a more comprehensive package.
(4) Avoid file-sharing programs like Limewire or Morpheus, if you can. They aren't really "free"; they are paid for by the ads which are loaded onto your computer along with the software.
(5) Definitely avoid clicking on website ads for contests, free coupons, downloadable icons or "smilies", and that sort of thing. You really don't need that garbage on your computer, and it's an open invitation for spyware.
(6) If you see a pop-up offering to scan your computer for viruses or a warning that your system may be infected, close it at the "X" in the upper right corner. NEVER click "OK" on these kinds of pop-ups! They claim to remove spyware from your system, but in reality they install it.
(7) Keep sensitive information OFF your computer; things like credit card numbers, social security numbers, or anything else you wouldn't want to become public knowledge. If someone does manage to hack into your system, it's better if there's nothing for them to find.
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