I think...

i have spyware on my computer, everytime i sign in online on msn i get a bunch of pop-ups and i can't d/l anything

plus my virus protection out of date, can any one give me any recommedations to solve this problem

This should help.

Originally posted by Raz

Here's a quick guide to removing spyware/viruses and safely securing your PC.

First of all, get an anti-virus program: http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

Then go to: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and make sure you have all the critical updates.

Thirdly go here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...;DisplayLang=en
and install the anti-spyware software from Microsoft.

And finally, to stop ALL worms dead in their track and to make yourself instantly immunable, install the built-in firewall: http://www.microsoft.com/security/p...xp/firewall.asp

OR get a very good (free) firewall here: http://soho.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm

You can do a quick online check whether you have any spyware installed on your PC by visiting this url: http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/

Please see this page if you want more info on spyware: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

what if your a minor and you can't buy online?

how do you turn on your javascript?

Originally posted by Inspectah Deck
what if your a minor and you can't buy online?

The programs that you need to look for are:

- Adware SE
- Windows Defender
- McAfee Antispyware

You can download these programs for free and they do not require any kind of activation to work.

Originally posted by Inspectah Deck
how do you turn on your javascript?

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
You need to tell us first that what Web Browser are you using.

msn

Originally posted by Inspectah Deck
msn

MS windows are always equipped with "Internet Explorer", so are you using it?

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
You can download these programs for free and they do not require any kind of activation to work.

Originally posted by Inspectah Deck
and i can't d/l anything

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
That is the name of a website.

MS windows are always equipped with "Internet Explorer", so are you using it?

ill use internet explorer then if it'll make things easier

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
That is the name of a website.

MS windows are always equipped with "Internet Explorer", so are you using it?

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
That is the name of a website.

MS windows are always equipped with "Internet Explorer", so are you using it?

MSN Explorer...wow, and you're trying to help someone with tech support?

Originally posted by Inspectah Deck
ill use internet explorer then if it'll make things easier

Originally posted by Tattoo
MSN Explorer...wow, and you're trying to help someone with tech support?

And Inspectah Deck only wrote "MSN", which is the name of a website as well. So I got confused.

Anyways, what have you done so far to help him?

Originally posted by Barker
You've never heard of MSN Explorer? 😐

Originally posted by Inspectah Deck
i can't d/l anything

Way to go, Quadruple Post..

Now go for a Quintuple Post, and for kicks, lets try it on MSN Explorer..

GO!

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
Do I really have to know about all the Web Browers in the world to help someone? 🙄

And [b]Inspectah Deck only wrote "MSN", which is the name of a website as well. So I got confused.

Anyways, what have you done so far to help him? [/B]

He was asked what web browser he was using and he said MSN. Doesn't get any clearer than that.

If I had an answer for him other than to reformat then I would say so.

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
If you have got IE 5.x or above, then follow the instructions provided in this guide: [b]Click! [/B]

ok, now i can now upload and download videos/music

but i still get pop-ups and spam

Originally posted by Inspectah Deck
ok, now i can now upload and download videos/music

but i still get pop-ups and spam

And also make sure that Firewall option is enabled, if you are using Windows XP.