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#*For Chrome, NoScript is not available, but [[Remove-Ads-on-Google-Chrome-Using-AdBlock|AdBlock is]]. | #*For Chrome, NoScript is not available, but [[Remove-Ads-on-Google-Chrome-Using-AdBlock|AdBlock is]]. | ||
=== Cleaning Up === | === Cleaning Up === | ||
| − | #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 | + | #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-Windows-in-Safe-Mode|Safe Mode]] is much more effective than in a standard Windows environment. | #*Scanning in [[Start-Windows-in-Safe-Mode|Safe Mode]] is much more effective than in a standard Windows environment. | ||
