# Pop up problem.. /virus/whatever **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 5, 2007, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217 "2007-11-05T13:10:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/1 "2007-11-05T13:10:06Z")
I dont know whats causing it, but internet explorer continues to open in the background to the point where my computer is SOO slow, and im sick of control-alt-deleting and ending the 20 occurrences that hide in the background and make some stupid advertisement start talking to me. How can i fix this? any ideas? thanks ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/2 "2007-11-05T13:14:45Z")
run spyware/virii software spybot/adaware/avg NOD32 rocks as an AV client what version of IE are you using? I’d personally ditch IE and go with firefox ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/3 "2007-11-05T13:28:56Z")
^ link to a good free spyware software? ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/4 "2007-11-05T13:29:42Z")
Stop clicking links to porn… ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/5 "2007-11-05T13:31:55Z")
[http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/us/frt/0?prd=asf](http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/us/frt/0?prd=asf) one of my favorites and like I said… as for virus protection, seriosuly check out NOD32. Just switched over to it and wondering why I didn’t do it sooner. Works great, powerful and uses very very little system resources ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/6 "2007-11-05T13:34:22Z")
[quote=“FormulaLS1,post:4,topic:38217"”] Stop clicking links to porn… [/quote] damit beat me to it… ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/7 "2007-11-05T13:36:03Z")
> **[HouseCall](https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/forHome/products/housecall.html)** > > Don’t let your system get infected. Detect and remove viruses, worms, spyware, and other malicious threats for free. Start your free scan – it’s easy. > **[Spybot - Search & Destroy Anti-malware & Antivirus Software](https://www.safer-networking.org/)** > > Spybot - Search & Destroy is a free malware removal tool provided by Safer-Networking Ltd. Users can now purchase Spybot +AV, our internet security suite. > **[adaware: the best FREE Antivirus & Ad Blocker period.](https://www.adaware.com/)** > > adaware is the Internet’s security and privacy leader. We offer simple, worry-free solutions that enhance your online experience, keeping you connected like never before. > **[AVG 2017 | FREE Antivirus & TuneUp for PC, Mac, Android](https://www.avg.com/en-ww/homepage)** > > Download FREE antivirus and malware protection. Tune up your PC, Mac and Android devices for peak performance. Surf safely and privately, wherever you are. then [http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/](http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/) fackin noob ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/8 "2007-11-05T14:53:57Z")
how do i remove IE… i never use it ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/9 "2007-11-05T15:06:09Z")
you can’t, it’s built into windows. when you install firefox and run it for the first time, it’ll ask you if you want to make it the default web browser, click yes and you’ll be good to go for the most part. and this security tool, while a little cumbersome, is worth having as well (firefox plugin). only allow scripts from trusted websites :tup: (your bank/ebay/amazon/youtube/nyspeed/ect) [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/722) ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/10 "2007-11-05T15:27:46Z")
Can’t remove IE, everything you see is driven by it. [quote=“jabbu,post:7,topic:38217"”] > **[HouseCall – Free Online Security Scan](https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/forHome/products/housecall.html)** > > Detect and fix viruses, worms, spyware, and other malicious threats for free. > **[Home of Spybot, Your Digital Identity Protection - Spybot Anti-Malware and...](https://www.safer-networking.org/)** > > Spybot offers a unique technology for your security. Far beyond antivirus Spybot searches and destroys unwanted software and protects your privacy. > **[Adaware: The Best FREE Antivirus & ad block](https://www.adaware.com/)** > > Adaware is the Internet’s security and privacy leader. We offer simple, worry-free solutions that enhance your online experience, Keep connected. > **[AVG Free Antivirus Download | Virus Protection Software](https://www.avg.com/en-us/free-antivirus-download)** > > Download FREE AVG antivirus software. Get protection against viruses, malware and spyware. Easy-to-use virus scanner for PC, Mac & mobile. Download TODAY. then [Get Firefox browser — Mozilla (US)](http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/) fackin noob [/quote] This is probably the easiest way, and should help get it to a manageable point. But this can depend entirely on how much damage was done. ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/11 "2007-11-05T15:57:26Z")
Yea, plus some sites still require or don’t work 100% with IE… So you’ll use it once in a few blue moons still. ---
**Author:** ![FightinMike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@FightinMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FightinMike)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/12 "2007-11-05T16:51:26Z")
[quote=“Dr.Stevil,post:9,topic:38217"”] you can’t, it’s built into windows. [/quote] Not entirely true, with a few registry hacks you can actually remove the browser…But of course all kinds of screwy shit happens since a ton of built in services look for IE. Learned that one the hard way. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/13 "2007-11-05T17:53:26Z")
Good portions of IE run everything from what you use to browse folders, use the start menu, and view pretty much anything you see on the computer. That said it is possible through a lot of 3rd party apps, shells, and such. But nowhere near worth the effort and problems trying to unmarry the two. ---
**Author:** ![dmoffitt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dmoffitt/32/7455_2.png) [@dmoffitt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dmoffitt)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/14 "2007-11-05T18:29:32Z")
![http://www.zdnet.de/i/et/os/200604/windows_vista/windows_vista_002-ig.jpg](http://www.zdnet.de/i/et/os/200604/windows_vista/windows_vista_002-ig.jpg) your problem (and my smugness?) is obvious ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/15 "2007-11-05T19:20:50Z")
[quote=“FormulaLS1,post:4,topic:38217"”] Stop clicking links to porn… [/quote] :word: ---
**Author:** ![FightinMike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@FightinMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FightinMike)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/16 "2007-11-05T20:35:46Z")
[quote=“dmoffitt,post:14,topic:38217"”] ![http://www.zdnet.de/i/et/os/200604/windows_vista/windows_vista_002-ig.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/a/6a5b971f904d3e68f973d79a9e90f8234623496c.gif) your problem (and my smugness?) is obvious [/quote] ![http://i.iinfo.cz/urs/UbuntuLogo-114916011278920.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/0/10045ece6860cd21aa6bd40a60ddc31a121a593c.png) I find your lack of smug very disturbing. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/17 "2007-11-05T20:38:31Z")
yes, linux is the answer. will, is it a laptop? If so, I will be in lockwood on wednesday, bring it to me ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2007, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pop-up-problem-virus-whatever/38217/18 "2007-11-05T21:36:08Z")
it is a laptop… will do if i go to class lol \<3