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supersaint

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    windows 8 pop-up ads
    « on: March 06, 2015, 09:03:00 AM »
    I bought a new Lenovo computer, which, unfortunately, has win 8 installed, recently updated to 8.1
    I am being bombarded with pop-up ads and new windows opening up.
    Please help.
    Supersaint, Dublin
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    patio

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    Re: windows 8 pop-up ads
    « Reply #1 on: March 06, 2015, 09:55:08 AM »
    It's not from the 8.1 update...your likely infected...
    Dload and run ADWCleaner for now...if that doesn't clear it up visit our Malware section and Post your info....
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    Clayto2



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      Re: windows 8 pop-up ads
      « Reply #2 on: March 22, 2015, 04:06:14 PM »
      I had the same problem with my new Tablet.  It felt like a plague. Worst of all was the way ad highjacked the page at the very moment I was trying to sign in to a Forum, including this one.  Now it has all virtually gone as a result of using AdW Cleaner which is free, and Malwarebytes which is paid for (well worth it).  I also used Junk Removal Tool, recommended on this Forum.

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      Re: windows 8 pop-up ads
      « Reply #3 on: March 22, 2015, 04:44:56 PM »
      We have never recommended Junk Removal Tool to my knowledge...
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      SuperDave

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      Re: windows 8 pop-up ads
      « Reply #4 on: March 24, 2015, 10:05:51 AM »
      JRT is recommended in the malware forum.
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      Re: windows 8 pop-up ads
      « Reply #5 on: March 24, 2015, 02:45:56 PM »
      Thanx for the heads up Dave...
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