eddieb378 41 Posted July 4, 2014 On my laptop every time I click on a page I get a popup or ad window of some sort. This laptop is only a month old and I have a anti virus on it but I swear If I didn't know any better I would swear Its got a virus of some sort.Any sugestions on what I should do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted July 4, 2014 Sounds like malware. There's all kinds of 'Bloatware' on new computers as well. This is prety good at removal of 99% of the malware. https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted July 4, 2014 Glad im still on XP Professional...its on all my machines..no issues all (other then a warning that says Support is no longer available for XP)..now how the hell does a computer that isnt hooked up to the internet and is only used for backing up files getting instructed with this update info?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted July 4, 2014 Glad im still on XP Professional...its on all my machines..no issues all (other then a warning that says Support is no longer available for XP)..now how the hell does a computer that isnt hooked up to the internet and is only used for backing up files getting instructed with this update info?? If you want to get rid of the warning you can make a registry change and XP will think you are running the software as a POS . The bonus is XP will continue to get updates for the next 5 years. ( from web ) All XP users need to do is create a text file with the following contents: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\WPA\PosReady] "Installed"=dword:00000001 Then, change the file extension from “.txt” to “.reg,” and run the file in Windows Explorer. Opening Windows Update at this point should reveal several new security updates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted July 4, 2014 I thought one of the main benefits of hanging back with XP was to AVOID the updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted July 4, 2014 Sometimes updates are needed especially if someone can hack in just because you visited a website, opened a PDF or clicked on an email. Here is the link for the info I posted. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2310301/windows-xp-registry-hack-keeps-the-security-updates-rolling.html http://www.pcworld.com/article/2310301/windows-xp-registry-hack-keeps-the-security-updates-rolling.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted July 4, 2014 Your link is a dead end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted July 4, 2014 Windows XP is an operating system...hackers have to get thru a software firewall and a router/switch to even get at the operating system. As long as your firewall and routers get updates thats what matters. My router and firewall protects me... Kind of like saying u gotta upgrade to a new engine cuz your old engine is vulnerable to nails in the road... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vermonster 111 Posted July 4, 2014 You may want to scroll through your 'Add/remove programs" list chronologically and look for the one in there you don't recognize. Often you can pick these things up when you download and install something. When installing sometimes before it starts there is a screen with things p re-checked and people just hit OK without realizing If it's taking you to a specific page Google search "how to remove xyz" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted July 4, 2014 Your link is a dead end. The forum ate the URL that's why I posted it in code tags also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted July 4, 2014 Windows XP is an operating system...hackers have to get thru a software firewall and a router/switch to even get at the operating system. As long as your firewall and routers get updates thats what matters.My router and firewall protects me... Kind of like saying u gotta upgrade to a new engine cuz your old engine is vulnerable to nails in the road... OK, just trying to help. As long as that protection works for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted July 4, 2014 The forum ate the URL that's why I posted it in code tags also Thanks for Updating... ~smirk~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks for Updating... ~smirk~ No problem Quick Draw, you must have fired back a reply at the same time I was trying to get a good link posted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddieb378 41 Posted July 4, 2014 I don't know but I almost ready to go MAC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshComputers 197 Posted July 5, 2014 Someone said "Mac" oh good lord! Yuck! Hehe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearlyRich 167 Posted July 5, 2014 Ash?!?!?!?! Good grief. I thought you went Mac and fell off the face of the planet! Good to see you back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshComputers 197 Posted July 7, 2014 Oh lord... Did you cuss me? Haha Mac ... Yuck lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrileygraphics 11 Posted July 7, 2014 Glad im still on XP Professional...its on all my machines..no issues all (other then a warning that says Support is no longer available for XP)..now how the hell does a computer that isnt hooked up to the internet and is only used for backing up files getting instructed with this update info?? go into scheduled tasks and remove the notification from the list all gone and no updates to worry about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokeybearfan 87 Posted July 7, 2014 If the malwarebytes doesn't childrren it up try. Hitman pro that program it's pretty good also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
