How to Get Rid of These Invisible Congratulation Pop Ups
If you browse the Web frequently, you probably have stumbled into one of those congratulation pop-up ads that run invisibly in the background. These audio pop-ups usually try to lure you into buying something or registering at a shopping website. They're not only annoying while you work, but also they slow down your browser and computer. First, make sure you have enabled your pop-up blocker on your Web browser. Second, install an anti-virus program to kill the Trojan that is responsible for generating these audio pop-ups.
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Internet Explorer
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Launch Internet Explorer.
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Click on “Tools” and select “Internet Options.”
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Click on the “Privacy” tab. Find the “Pop Up Blocker" subheading. Place a check mark next to “Turn On Pop Up Blocker."
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Click on “Apply” and hit “OK.”
Firefox
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Launch Firefox.
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Click on “Tools" and select "Options." Click on the "Content" tab.
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Place a check mark next to “Block Pop-Up Windows."
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Hit “OK."
Install Anti-virus Program
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Download Avira anti-virus program and run a complete scan of your computer. Avira has a free utility, and its virus-detection rate and virus-removal capability are almost the same as its paid version. You can also install Avira faster than most anti-virus software programs. You can finish installing this program in five easy steps and do not need to reboot your computer after the install.
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Download AVG anti-virus program and run a complete scan. AVG also has a free edition with a fast scanning speed. Unlike Avira, AVG offers a free anti-spyware engine that can remove any adware or spyware responsible for this audio pop-up.
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Download Norton anti-virus program and run a complete scan. Unlike Avira and AVG, Norton offers you a free, 30-day trial. But Norton has a brand value and is shipped with many brand new laptops and desktops. Norton is also known for its "Auto-Updates" feature, which updates the program frequently to give you the very latest in malware protection.
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