02-28-2014, 07:14 PM | #1 |
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Looking for a good antivirus program
For about a month, I've been getting random popup ads on every site I visit.
First it will be a new browser window with a random ad (strtsrv.something or other is the "headline" then it changes to an ad), then it will be a little video ad in the lower right corner of the screen that autoplays whatever the ad is. I thought it was just one website, but it happens on every page so I think it's time to find a new ad blocker thing. Any suggestions? Free is preferred, but I wouldn't mind spending a little bit if it will improve performance. Using a Dell Latitude D630 running Windows XP, by the way. Yup, too broke to get a new machine just yet. Thanks, smart dudes/dudettes! Last edited by screech; 02-28-2014 at 08:30 PM. |
02-28-2014, 09:29 PM | #2 |
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Found this website saying I should download cloud system booster. Anyone deal with this program? Is it legit?
http://www.anvisoft.com/resources/ho...l-instruction/ |
02-28-2014, 11:18 PM | #3 |
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I'd be very wary of downloading that to remove the virus.
This seems a little more reliable, just go straight to step 2: http://www.pccaretips.com/blog/how-t...-redirect.html I use Avast and it's one of the better free antiviruses. |
03-01-2014, 12:32 AM | #4 |
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Between Avast and Malwarebytes, you should be fine. Just use common sense when downloading or installation anything.
Edit: nvm just saw you just needed an ad blocker. Adblock plus extension, either on Chrome or Firefox. |
03-01-2014, 12:57 PM | #5 |
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Avast. There's a paid version, then theres the free version that you have to renew every year. I use the free version and have had no problems at all.
And yeah, AdBlocker Plus wouldn't hurt either. |
03-01-2014, 03:48 PM | #6 |
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For anti-virus, MalwareBytes Pro is unrivaled, in my opinion, $25 for a lifetime license and the additional services that come with it are well worth it. Ad Blocker plus, as others have stated, is the easiest and best for ad blocking.
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03-03-2014, 01:49 PM | #7 |
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I found the program causing the issue. It has been eliminated, but I installed Avast and will try to get that ad blocker extension thing "to be safe."
Thanks for the help! |