lately when i turn the computer on i get a pop up from deskmates, what is this and how do i get rid of it.?
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Go to top of web page tools internet options delete files delete cookies clear history, content clear ssl state autocomplete clear forms.\nThen go to your C Drive Windows Prefetch delete all thats there but not layout.\nAlso D/load ccleaner and eusing, free and easy to use.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nGood Luck.
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Install an anti-spyware which also has a pop-up blocker.\nI strongly recommend Webroot SpySweeper, http://www.webroot.com/\nIt's cool, not heavy on the system resources, does the job extremely well, very customizable and the best !
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you said you get a message from a "website"....\ni'm assuming you are getting pop-up windows?\n\nthere are several free pop-up blockers on the web. i also think you should run a adware/spyware scanner remover.\n\ninstall a fire wall and worse case senario format your pc and reload the operating system.
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If your computer starts to behave strangely or displays any of the symptoms listed below, you may have spyware or other unwanted software installed on your computer.\n\n• I see pop-up advertisements all the time. Some unwanted software will bombard you with pop-up ads that aren't related to a particular Web site you're visiting. These ads are often for adult or other Web sites you may find objectionable. If you see pop-up ads as soon as you turn on your computer or when you're not even browsing the Web, you may have spyware or other unwanted software on your computer.\n \n• My settings have changed and I can't change them back to the way they were. Some unwanted software has the ability to change your home page or search page settings. This means that the page that opens first when you start your Internet browser or the page that appears when you select "search" may be pages that you do not recognize. Even if you know how to adjust these settings, you may find that they revert back every time you restart your computer.\n \n• My Web browser contains additional components that I don't remember downloading. Spyware and other unwanted software can add additional toolbars to your Web browser that you don't want or need. Even if you know how to remove these toolbars, they may return each time you restart your computer.\n \n• My computer seems sluggish. Spyware and other unwanted software are not necessarily designed to be efficient. The resources these programs use to track your activities and deliver advertisements can slow down your computer and errors in the software can make your computer crash. If you notice a sudden increase in the number of times a certain program crashes, or if your computer is slower than normal at performing routine tasks, you may have spyware or other unwanted software on your machine
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I think that is a virus attached to your computer and creating itself.\nYou need to get a good antivirus like Etust http://www.my-etrust.com or AVG antivirus http://www.grisoft.com i'm sure you will get rid of the virus.
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pop up blocker might be on
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get a pop-up blocker or download yahoo toolbar with antispam @ http://toolbar.yahoo.com and scan your Pc for the stuff that causes the pop-up
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It was a piece of malware you had installed. Odds are something cleaned it up for you. Go to Tools, Manage Add-ons, and find any reference to it and set it to "disable". Also, Start - Run - msconfig - OK, go to Startup tab, look for anything else in there and uncheck it. When you reboot check the box that comes up and hit OK so you won't see it again.
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Popup blockers are not very effective if you have spyware adware or viruses installed on your comp. Chances are your comp is loaded with this malware.\n\nYou could try all 3 of these freebies to clean it up.\n\n\n1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender\n\nhttp://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/\n\n2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido\n\nhttp://www.ewido.net/en/\n\n3. Scan for ad/spyware and remove (free download) with Spybot Search & Destroy\n\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
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Computer Associates' PestPatrol will get you rid of it (it's the only antispyware program that does it currently). Go to http://www.pestpatrol.com .
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this really sounds like you have adware...\nif the same couple of popups come up, then you are definitely infected...\n\ntry this free antivirus:\n\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
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GO TO YOUR SECURITY IN CONTROL PANEL AN SEE IF YOUR SETTINGS ARE RIGHT TO STOP THESE
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first, download, install, and use some anti-spyware software, like ad-aware and spybot.  \nThose should help clear up any unwanted adware.  Unless you gave permission for some adware to be installed, then you'd have to go to Start, Control Panel, and Remove Programs - and find the program there, and uninstall it.\nThen, use a browser that blocks pop-ups and spyware.  Like Firefox or IE7
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ive had this problem if u have pop up protector right click and click on disable. it may of come with the computer
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Do you have anti-spyware/anti-virus software installed? \n\nGet it if you don't have it, run a scan of all files on your computer. \n\nSometimes when I go to certain websites it causes me to get a lot of pop-ups, then I log off and do a scan. It takes off all the programs that make the pop-ups pop up.
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go to www.micorsoft.com and download their spyware remover.. also, downloaded the firefox web broswer. its a whole lot better than internet explorer, and it will stop nearly all pop ups
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that means your internet security isn't allowing active x to be installed or run. most likely they were changed to "custom" to reflect this, which happens alot especially if you have gotten pop-ups. i'm guessing this is a work computer?