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One of the biggest problems I face with my computer is popup ads, I can't seem to get rid of them. I've run Norton Utilities and it doesn't help.

You have Adware! Adware is software that is downloaded to your computer and utilized to monitor your browsing habits. Adware can give an outsider information to make certain types of ads popup on your screen.

How can I get rid of it?

Download this program and run it on your computer. Then click remove after it has scanned your machine. It's a free download.

Ad-Aware (www.lavasoftusa.com)

Be sure to download updates of their software regularly as their is some much new adware being created it tough to keep up.

 

Can't Adware vendors be stopped?

Everyone has resorted to law suits.

One example is an on-going law suit between the United Parcel Service and Gator for displaying FedEx pop-up ads when users visited the UPS web site.

Adware companies have been the target of many class action suits for deceptive practices.