How can I get rid of this? Popups and shit... Didn't agree to download anything, just all of a sudden as I clicked on someone's profile...

I searched the forums but did not come across any answers.
Thanks.

[Edited on July 26, 2006 at 9:20 AM. Reason : d]

7/26/2006 9:18:06 AM

Step 1: Don't use that shitty site.
Step 2: . . .
Step 3: PROFIT!

7/26/2006 9:19:13 AM

Haha, well, sometimes boredom gets the best of us.

7/26/2006 9:20:28 AM

myspace has to be one of the lamest sites ever.

7/26/2006 9:24:27 AM

Adaware
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
Spybot
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10122137.html
Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

That should cover it. Remember to run these in safe mode with system restore disabled.

7/26/2006 9:57:15 AM

is it coming in through IE only, or through FF and other browsers as well?

7/26/2006 10:06:20 AM

It's been my experience that while you can remove most, if not all spyware/adware/malware, it's usually not worth the effort. In these cases I normally just backup data and reformat the infected machine. It usually take less time and causes less headaches. Systems normally run better when you're done as well.

7/26/2006 10:06:24 AM

Well this is the computer at work, so only IE.

I have Avant at home, but no virus there.

I'm really looking forward to having our "admin" guy reload my machine. He'll get on his high horse about surfing at work.

7/26/2006 10:31:06 AM

are you a business or communications major?

7/26/2006 11:21:34 AM

in fairness to myspace: it's a very good resource for bands to network and people trying to find out about smaller bands.

7/26/2006 11:27:36 AM

ok, i can agree with that - BUT it is not the only place.

7/26/2006 11:31:18 AM

Quote :

"are you a business or communications major?"

no

7/26/2006 12:54:03 PM

Format machine, chances are if you have 1 piece of spyware.... YOU HAVE MORE.

7/26/2006 12:54:49 PM