3 Comments on "Why is my computer opening the internet to random advertising sites?"
DJ said on Mar 7th, 2010 at 5:57 AM:
You have malware. Download Malwarebytes from here
Download Crap Cleaner from
Before doing a scan with these programs turn off system restore. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.Click to select the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click to select the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.Click OK. Install Malwarebytes, and Ccleaner. Access safe mode with networking by
First, save any work and click “Start” in the lower left hand corner. You will then click “Shutdown” at the bottom of the window.
The Windows Shutdown window will pop up. You will click the down arrow, and select “Restart”.
Finally, your screen should go dark. At that moment, begin tapping the F8 key. This should bring up a menu. Highlight one of the Safe Mode options by using the arrow keys. The Options will be: Safe Mode Safe with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Once you have highlighted your desired option, then hit ENTER. Your computer should now be starting into your selected Safe Mode option.
Update and do a scan with these tools to get rid of any malware that is installed on your PC. Once the removal process is finished restart your computer and turn system restore back on. Run crap cleaner and delete temporary files. If you have any questions you can email me or message me on yahoo at
Sanix said on Mar 7th, 2010 at 1:55 PM:
Most probably you have been hit by a spyware. Scan your system for viruses and spyware. Also explain a bit more about your system condition.
Dunbar Pappy said on Mar 8th, 2010 at 8:57 AM:
This works for many folks (but not all; depends on your systems malware infection level):
Unlike typical pop-up ads
(stopped with available blockers), 3rd party cookies are entirely different critters. When PC’s (personal confusers) misbehave, like pop-up’s, going to unrequested sites, goofy warnings, etc.; one step to help reduce annoying pop-ups & unrequested websites from being displayed on your machine is to turn off 3rd party cookies, and always leave them off.
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These are general settings:
INTERNET EXPLORER: Tools> Internet Options> Privacy> Advanced:
here check ‘Override automatic….’; ‘Allow session cookies’; ‘Allow 1st party cookies’ & ‘Block 3rd Party Cookies’.
FIREFOX: Tools> Options> Privacy: Check ‘Accept Cookies from sites’
& Un-Check ‘Accept 3rd Party cookies’
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For nearly ad-free pages when surfing; use Firefox with these add-ons:
Flashblock:
Add block plus:
Because architecture of the Internet (notably ‘Flash’ scripting), vulnerabilities are readily exploited in Internet Explorer, & it is now urgent that you
use Firefox with ‘NoScript’ add-on, which will prevent “Click-jacking’.
NoScript:
Note: Some current ‘rouge’ malware will undo this change, so you might have to redo this step after malware has been eliminated.
You have malware. Download Malwarebytes from here
Download Crap Cleaner from
Before doing a scan with these programs turn off system restore. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. In the System Properties dialog box, click the System Restore tab.Click to select the Turn off System Restore check box. Or, click to select the Turn off System Restore on all drives check box.Click OK. Install Malwarebytes, and Ccleaner. Access safe mode with networking by
First, save any work and click “Start” in the lower left hand corner. You will then click “Shutdown” at the bottom of the window.
The Windows Shutdown window will pop up. You will click the down arrow, and select “Restart”.
Finally, your screen should go dark. At that moment, begin tapping the F8 key. This should bring up a menu. Highlight one of the Safe Mode options by using the arrow keys. The Options will be: Safe Mode Safe with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt Once you have highlighted your desired option, then hit ENTER. Your computer should now be starting into your selected Safe Mode option.
Update and do a scan with these tools to get rid of any malware that is installed on your PC. Once the removal process is finished restart your computer and turn system restore back on. Run crap cleaner and delete temporary files. If you have any questions you can email me or message me on yahoo at
Most probably you have been hit by a spyware. Scan your system for viruses and spyware. Also explain a bit more about your system condition.
This works for many folks (but not all; depends on your systems malware infection level):
Unlike typical pop-up ads
(stopped with available blockers), 3rd party cookies are entirely different critters. When PC’s (personal confusers) misbehave, like pop-up’s, going to unrequested sites, goofy warnings, etc.; one step to help reduce annoying pop-ups & unrequested websites from being displayed on your machine is to turn off 3rd party cookies, and always leave them off.
****************
These are general settings:
INTERNET EXPLORER: Tools> Internet Options> Privacy> Advanced:
here check ‘Override automatic….’; ‘Allow session cookies’; ‘Allow 1st party cookies’ & ‘Block 3rd Party Cookies’.
FIREFOX: Tools> Options> Privacy: Check ‘Accept Cookies from sites’
& Un-Check ‘Accept 3rd Party cookies’
****************
For nearly ad-free pages when surfing; use Firefox with these add-ons:
Flashblock:
Add block plus:
Because architecture of the Internet (notably ‘Flash’ scripting), vulnerabilities are readily exploited in Internet Explorer, & it is now urgent that you
use Firefox with ‘NoScript’ add-on, which will prevent “Click-jacking’.
NoScript:
Note: Some current ‘rouge’ malware will undo this change, so you might have to redo this step after malware has been eliminated.