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Alright for some reason i have been and keep getting these pop ups such as free ringtones, dating websites, and sweepstakes and others.. how the heck do i get rid of them? i have done everything and nothing is working. Can someone please tell me whats going on or how to stop them from popping up?

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Sam

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For : those repeating ad pages are most often caused by adware, a malicious browser extension, or an unwanted startup/task that opens advertising pages — not just a simple site setting. rightly focused on the browser, and the short tips from and are a good start, but persistent popups usually require targeted cleanup: on-demand scanners, removal of unwanted programs/extensions, and disabling bad autorun entries.

Start here (in order):

  1. Back up important files before making system changes.
  2. Run a dedicated adware cleaner such as AdwCleaner and then a full scan with Malwarebytes. Quarantine anything found and reboot.
  3. Uninstall any unfamiliar programs from Programs and Features (or Add/Remove Programs).
  4. Use Autoruns to inspect and disable suspicious startup items and scheduled tasks (uncheck first to test).
  5. Remove unknown browser extensions and, if needed, create a fresh browser profile or reset the browser to defaults.
  6. Check the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts and verify proxy settings (Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN settings) for unauthorized redirects.
  7. If infections persist, run the or a rescue USB and consider professional removal.

Prevent recurrence: avoid clicking random ads, do not install bundled toolbars, keep Windows and browsers updated, and use an ad-blocker like uBlock Origin. If the problem keeps returning after these steps, a clean OS reinstall or professional cleanup is the reliable final option.

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Member Avatar for fuzzyduq

what is the everything you say you have done? what browser are you using?

Member Avatar for john_roms

what browser you are using, maybe you uncheck your block pop ups if you are using internet explorer?

Member Avatar for Selwyn

check ya ie settings make sure ya pop up blocker is active or just get firefox

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