I tired to download Windows Movie Maker on my laptop , and now whenever I go on the internet i'm spammed with 500000 pop ups. Its horribly annoying , and the pop up blocker isn't doing anything. Does anyone know what I should do?
"Clearly , I have made some bad decisions."
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Also, I suggest Opera browser if you don't use it.
http://www.opera.com
If the ads are from the same place, it is possible you downloaded a viral file as well. If you have an anti-virus software, you can run it to see if something is found. Unfortunately, many sites that offer free downloads also have spam bots, viruses, and worse that are downloaded along with the promised software.
Simmin' since 2000
I second that. With a catchy electronic tune or the sort.
A big thanks to SimChic1 for making my simself in my avatar!
Princess Peach Rocks!
Mr.Norton Security had a green check mark next to the site , so I downloaded it. I don't recall whether the name was actually Microsoft or not. This was in October.
I suggest first you install a paid Virus/Firewall Protection Program....for around $50 you can buy internet security which will cover up to 3 PCs and includes 'network protection', Free antivirus rarely catches viruses and most don't have any real time protection.
Before you restore your PC to a previous day to fix your problem run a virus/adware/malware program (buy one) and never trust 'free'.
ETA: sorry if this all sounds harsh, it's a fault of mine, I have little sympathy for people who don't do security first before they install games, or go to a website etc. It's just me, a pet peeve of mine. I couldn't stress this enough for my family in the past, so sorry you get the brunt of it.
Or those who don't make those backup discs and boot discs before playing their games and or going all over the internet without even looking at what they need to do first. (My family...lol).
Also, Go into your Manage Add Ons in your Internet Options and turn off some add ons that may have snuck in while you were allowing things to be installed.