Electronics

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Registered: ‎03-13-2010

how do I block pop ups and web advertisements?

‎02-09-2014 09:51 PM

I bought the TSV HP from QVC. I cannot stand this computer! I have so many pop ups and web advertisements that I cant even browse the web without clicking off numerous ads. I did go to privacy and select block all pop ups but how do I get rid of the numerous web advertisements on every single page I visit?

My old laptop and desktop is not like this. Why is the new computer like this?? Please helP!

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Registered: ‎03-01-2013

Re: how do I block pop ups and web advertisements?

‎02-09-2014 09:53 PM

I have norton firewall and it keeps pop ups from ever appearing.

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Registered: ‎03-15-2010

Re: how do I block pop ups and web advertisements?

‎02-09-2014 10:02 PM

You will need to have a firewall security package installed before you get a virus.

The how to's/which ones/etc I can not help with, sorry. We have a computer guy who we turn our computers and laptops over to still in the box, he returns it configured to our needs with a security package installed.

Sorry I wish I knew more details.

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Registered: ‎03-13-2010

Re: how do I block pop ups and web advertisements?

‎02-10-2014 01:09 AM

The computer came with lifetime virus protection. There are so many things popping up saying download this, update this etc... that I dont even know what is real and what is a potential virus.