My computer is possessed - HELP!

[DoeWDW]

I have a newer computer running Windows XP. We connect to the net using a cable modem and all I do is click on Internet Explorer to start an internet session.

The problem is that a couple times a day, nasty porn ads pop up with no warning - either when I start Internet Explorer or in the middle of a session.

With two young teens in the house I've got to find a way to stop this! Anyone have any suggestions???

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

Install pop-up blocking software.

We use Pop-Up Stopper.

 

[doxdogy]

We had the same problem. DH says he deleted all cookies, deleted the history and then deleted internet temporary files to stop that problem.

 

[adamak]

First, like others said, delete all cookies, all offline contents...etc. They are all under TOOLs / Internet Options in IE.

Then, install Ad-aware software. It's free and get rid of all the other gators / popups / nasty stuff.
http://www.webattack.com/get/adaware.shtml

I personally don't like pop up killers, because they don't necessarily get rid of the 'roots' of the problem. Also, if you use a lot of web applications for work, popup killers may hinder their functionalities.

All these won't prevent your teenagers from surfing those sites. You may want to consider getting a blocking software.