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#Run an antivirus scan. Viruses can install pop-ups that take over your browser and circumvent blockers. In order to get rid of these pop-ups, you’ll need to [[Install an Antivirus|run a virus scan]] to get rid of intrusive programs. | #Run an antivirus scan. Viruses can install pop-ups that take over your browser and circumvent blockers. In order to get rid of these pop-ups, you’ll need to [[Install an Antivirus|run a virus scan]] to get rid of intrusive programs. | ||
#*Besides running an antivirus scan, you should also run an anti-malware/spyware scan, such as Malwarebytes or Spybot Search & Destroy. The programs are available for free and should only be downloaded from their respective developers’ websites. | #*Besides running an antivirus scan, you should also run an anti-malware/spyware scan, such as Malwarebytes or Spybot Search & Destroy. The programs are available for free and should only be downloaded from their respective developers’ websites. | ||
| − | #*Scanning in [[Start | + | #*Scanning in [[Start Windows in Safe Mode|Safe Mode]] is much more effective than in a standard Windows environment. |
#Uninstall any toolbars. Toolbars can get installed without you realizing it during the installation of other programs. These toolbars can slow down your browser and actually lead to more pop-ups. The process for removing them will vary from toolbar to toolbar, but the general idea is the same. Follow [[Remove-Toolbars|this guide]] to remove toolbars from any web browser. | #Uninstall any toolbars. Toolbars can get installed without you realizing it during the installation of other programs. These toolbars can slow down your browser and actually lead to more pop-ups. The process for removing them will vary from toolbar to toolbar, but the general idea is the same. Follow [[Remove-Toolbars|this guide]] to remove toolbars from any web browser. | ||
#Run a registry cleaner. This will remove any lingering entries in your registry, which may cause pop-ups to return. Registry cleaners won’t remove viruses or malware, so they should be run after removing those with other programs. [[Use-CCleaner#Registry_Cleaner|CCleaner]] is one of the most popular free registry cleaners. | #Run a registry cleaner. This will remove any lingering entries in your registry, which may cause pop-ups to return. Registry cleaners won’t remove viruses or malware, so they should be run after removing those with other programs. [[Use-CCleaner#Registry_Cleaner|CCleaner]] is one of the most popular free registry cleaners. | ||
