computer help thread

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

Since i got home there are certain words highlighted on any site i go on and when i put the mouse over them ads are popping up. Any ideas do i have a virus.

No virus but they are a pain in the arse. The Metal Hammer site is full of them.

Actually you say any site, even here?

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Demdike

No virus but they are a pain in the arse. The Metal Hammer site is full of them.

Actually you say any site, even here?

Yes its happening here too. The word purchase in the title of the what films have you purchased thread is one of them.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

Yes its happening here too. The word purchase in the title of the what films have you purchased thread is one of them.

it must be some sort of advertising crap you've picked up, run your antivirus for a check and try clearing out your temporary files.

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Demdike

it must be some sort of advertising crap you've picked up, run your antivirus for a check and try clearing out your temporary files.

I have a scan running there now. Cheers Dem

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

I have a scan running there now. Cheers Dem

Not sure if it will solve it, but it will tidy up things and get rid of unwanted files as well as showing its not a virus or malware in your system.

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Demdike

Not sure if it will solve it, but it will tidy up things and get rid of unwanted files as well as showing its not a virus or malware in your system.

Scan is 95% done and nothing showing up yet. I have not looked at nudie pictures in ages so its not that

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

Scan is 95% done and nothing showing up yet. I have not looked at nudie pictures in ages so its not that

You'll pick up more unwanted threats from things like celebrity websites and searches for shops etc than you will from sites such as porn pic and video forums.

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Demdike

You'll pick up more unwanted threats from things like celebrity websites and searches for shops etc than you will from sites such as porn pic and video forums.

Oh right sure im always on celeb sites

Looks like Ad blocker has kicked in and stopped it.

[bdc]

If you want to be certain install and run malwarebytes (free version).

Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware download

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by bdc

If you want to be certain install and run malwarebytes (free version).

Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware download

Thanks for that just doing a scan fingers crossed.