Popups? IE ?

[Zasz Grimm]

I only use Mozilla, my friend only uses Avent. Popups are through IE. We've run Spybot and Adaware and got nada (most recent versions of both)

At first, it was only on his user, then it was on mine.

Anyone help ?

[Morgan Evanar]

Stop using IE.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I don't understand what the problem is.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I think they're using Mozilla and Advent, and they're still getting popups on IE even though it's not being used?

[Zasz Grimm]

Originally posted by Morgan Evanar
Stop using IE.



Originally posted by Lilaena De'Ville
I think they're using Mozilla and Advent, and they're still getting popups on IE even though it's not being used?

We don't use IE. We both loathe it, for obvious reasons.

And the problem is that popups are just randomly occuring through IE. It opens an IE popup.

[ReaperFett]

These popups. Are they always the same, or always different?

[Zasz Grimm]

repeatative.

[ReaperFett]

Well I'm no Reed Richards, but I'd guess that wpuld be spyware opening it. Done an Adaware scan or anything recently?

[Zasz Grimm]

yes, last night we did a spypot S & D and adaware. i can do it again on both users if need be.

[ReaperFett]

I'd reccomend it, but you migh want to wait for someone using braincells to agree or disagree :)

[Morgan Evanar]

Did you update ad-aware and spy bot.

[imported_Grev Drasen]

Long time no see. :)

Did you try alt+ctrl+delete to see if any weird processes were running?

[Zasz Grimm]

Originally posted by Morgan Evanar
Did you update ad-aware and spy bot.


I'm running the most recent, yes.

It hasn't happened after the scans most recently, actually- I just checked his user and I've been on the PC for a while, no popups.
Originally posted by Grev Drasen
Long time no see. :)

Did you try alt+ctrl+delete to see if any weird processes were running?

no, but a good idea. http://www.grimmshadow.net/swf/zasz/problem.jpg what I got.

Grev, give me a holler on AIM

[Morgan Evanar]

Running the latest version doesn't mean they're up to date.

[Zasz Grimm]

Originally posted by Morgan Evanar
Running the latest version doesn't mean they're up to date.


updating spybot now, then adaware.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

On a related sidenote, I downloaded Ad-Aware6 onto my work computer because we run IE here. I've had it on the comp. for three days and I've already quarantined 40+ files. The majority were the first scan, but I ran it twice yesterday and got things both times, and nine more today.

I hate IE. It doesn't help that my manager uses "Webshots" for her desktop, of course. Spyware laden piece of you-know-what.

[Navaria Tarkin]

Well, is it possible that a pop-up could be occuring because it is part of a program or website that you are visiting?

I dunno, being so stoopid with these matters I could be talking outta me butt :p

[Marcus Telcontar]

If you dont have Messenger service AND a decent firewall, you are still liable for popups.

At the least, get firewalled.

[Zasz Grimm]

Originally posted by Marcus Elessar
If you dont have Messenger service AND a decent firewall, you are still liable for popups.

At the least, get firewalled.

recommendations?

[Marcus Telcontar]

ZoneAlarm, keep it updated.

[Zasz Grimm]

Done so, and the problem seems to be handled. Thanks Mark, and everyone. :)

[Figrin D'an]

http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/security/

Just for reference... provides good lists of potentially harmful background processes, as well as the legit ones. Descriptions are given, too.