how do i get rid of pop-ups on my computer?

Question

i want to know how i can get rid of pop-ups on my computer without having to pay anything for a package does anybody know what i can do. they pop up everytime i go on the internet and they slow my computer down.

thanks :)

Answer 1

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Everyone has already mentioned the pop up blocker option however it sounds like you actually have spyware causing your pop ups.

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Answer 2

XP and Vista both have a pop up blocker in internet options.

Use the help facility if you cannot find it

Answer 3

Click on Tools,then Pop-up blocker and turn on Pop-up blocker.

Answer 4

Block them in Internet Options> click sercurity tab and then privacy tab and raise the bar to a higher level.

Answer 5

First do an update on windows defender,then do a scan with it.Then go to tools in right upper corner on Explorer and click pop up blocker.Then go to howtogeek.com for tips on your windows.

Answer 6

if you have internet explorer 7 you can go to tools,pop-up blocker and press turn off pop-up blocker.

Answer 7

depends if its a virus popups or just popups . all u have to do with the normal ones are put on the popup blocker and tht will sort it out if not then u have to scan ur computer for a virus

Answer 8

you can go to this website http://www.geekssupport.net for pop ups and ads removal technical support online

you can join live chat with technician

Answer 9

well,what kind of browser is it and what are these pop-ups saying?

Answer 10

you can block them , its in your options