How to Get Rid of Pop-Up Ads on My Computer
If you have recurring pop-up ads on your computer, they likely are the result of adware or spyware---programs designed to monitor your computer, collect personal data and send it over the Internet to others. You can remove these programs from your computer with spyware removal software. When in doubt, use as many spyware removal programs as possible to more completely insulate your computer against pop-up problems.
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Instructions
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Click on any link under Resources and download the free Spyware removal program(s).
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Double-click on the downloaded file to install the program(s).
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Open "Start," click "Programs," and open your Spyware scanner.
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Click "Update" and select "Full System Scan."
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Select "Remove" or "Quarantine" to remove the adware triggering the pop-up ads.
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