computer help?

[Fish Man]

hey guys i was just wandering if anybody here can help me with a computer problem. This mornin when i gat on the computer it seemed like every other page id go onto at any wbsite would cause a random popup of a website..Im running a scan an already deleted somthing called a bloodhound but its still doing it, any ideas what it could be or any ways to stop it?

thanks in advance, logan

[John J.]

Install a pop up blocker...

god bless  8-)

[=Matt 5.0=]

I run Mac OSX...what's a pop up????  ;D

[tipptruck1]

go to avgdownload.com. That is the best virus control I have ever used. I would also install a pop up blocker.

[Hookemdown.]

I run Mac OSX...what's a pop up????  ;D

Don't rub it in...  

I really want a mac

[Fish Man]

thanx guys but we already have anit virus and i believe a pop up blocker (even tho it doesnt seem to work) but i was jut wandering if anyone can tell me what can cause this to happen all of the sudden when over the past several years its never done this?

[grimlin]

A square...best pop-up,malware,spyware blocker and detector there is...even better it's free.

just make sure you update it everyday..i've been using it for over an year and absolutely love it...

I use AVG(free version) for my computer viruses....doesn't really work for spyware.

[George Welcome]

How to Clean/Delete the Bloodhound.Exploit.6 virus?

First of all, since this exploit is a real threat be sure your Windows software is up-to-date and patched with all the current critical updates from Microsoft. This will protect your system from other problems as well as this exploit.

1) Open Internet Explorer and type the following in the Address bar

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

2) Follow the on screen prompts to download and install any critical updates that are not loaded on your computer.

You can read more about the specific patch for this Microsoft vulnerability by clicking on the link below

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-013.mspx

Now that your system is patched against this exploit, you'll want to remove the file that triggered the virus notice. In the majority of cases, these files are stored in the Temporary Internet Files or Temp folder of the computer. Follow these directions to clean out these files.

For Internet Explorer 5 and above, you can follow these directions to clear out temporary files and delete cookies.

1) Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools

2) Click on Internet Options

3) On the General Tab, in the middle of the screen, click on Delete Files

4) You may also want to check the box "Delete all offline content"

5) Click on OK and wait for the hourglass icon to stop after it deletes the temporary internet files

6) You can now click on Delete Cookies and click OK to delete cookies that websites have placed on your hard drive.

To clean up other temporary files on your computer in Windows 98 or higher:

1) Click Start,  Programs (or All Programs), Accessories,  System Tools, Disk Cleanup

2) Choose the correct drive usually C:\

3) Check the boxes in the list and delete the files

You can learn more information about deleting these Temporary Internet Files, cookies, and more by visiting this page

Lastly, run a thorough virus scan of your system or visit Trend Micro Housecall to make sure your system is clean.

[Fish Man]

thanks alot, i followed all the steps and am now running the scan but the pop ups are still coming :-?

[Outdoorsman60]

there's a program called highjack this,,, it works, i don't like macs can't run hardly

any programs

[Fish Man]

ok guys i hope this is the last post i need to make,the scan just showed a trojan virus and i got rid of it so hopfully thats all thats on my computer

nevermind still doing it  >

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[Dan:]

are you using internet explorer or firefox?

[Jake P]

Im not trying to insult your intelligence but have you checked to see if your pop up blocker is on? I've had it suddenly turn off before and not know how or why i was getting pop up windows and then i checked and it was off. Good luck

[Glenn]

You have been hijacked by malware.  Pop-up blockers will do NOTHING against it.  George got you started on the right track, but as will all malware infestations, they install a "hidden" way to reinstall themselves.  Annoying, yes (very!), but at least it's curable with a little work.

First go here and follow all the instructions to a "T":

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview

Then go here to prevent it from happening again:

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection

I suggest that EVERYONE do both of these if you never have.  You'll be surprised how many things have infected your computer without your knowledge.

Have fun!

[Bassn Blvd]

Yo redneck,  Coincidence or not but mine started to do the same thing as yours.  I log onto here and I get a fishing related pop up.  I log onto my bank and I get some sort of financial pop-up.  I'll try Glenn's suggestion.