Need info and help regarding those ads in some webstes because I accidentally pressed one..
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Sunday, April 29, 2007 by Noobie22 | Discussion: Internet
Ok surfed the net and when I'm scrolling up I accidentally pressed the ad by mistake if I remember it right it's "Free wallpaper get what you can" after I pressed it I exited it Immediately because I think there might be trojans/viruses/malwares etc. I scanned with ad aware and I didn't get any problems at all. So do you think I will get infected with the virus even if I exited the ad immediately? I looked at the cookies but the website is not there...actually did this twice by accident the first is the "free wallpapers" and the second is "best vacation site"
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RoseNell
Reply #2 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:02 AM
Reply #2 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:02 AM
Your ok. Don't know about Noobie22 though?????? LOL 
Noobie22
Reply #3 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:08 AM
Reply #3 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:08 AM
What's in those ads anyways like "you won this click to claim" whats usually inside that ad? And what will you get after you visited that site without even exiting it?? If the effect is so severe will your anti virus detect it? Or will that computer disease hide so that It can't be detected? Man those things are scary..I'm not doing this again..
whatwhere
Reply #4 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:12 AM
Reply #4 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:12 AM
best thing i can tell you is, go out and buy a program called spyware doctor,this is one of thee best anti-spyware programs you can get..install spyware doctor and update it then do a full scan you'll be suprised of all the spyware/adware/trojans it finds..i have it and it saved my arse alot of times
MySecret
Reply #5 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:23 AM
Reply #5 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:23 AM
google Spywareblaster & Spybot Search & Destroy both free & good. Also CCleaner (free)
Keep these programs updated & run them weekly as well as your antispyware or run them after clicking a link like you did. Also keep your Windows updates up to date & use a firewall. AntiVirus does not always detect spyware or trojans but doing the above will help you and get rid of anything you may have accidentally downloaded. With the above programs and using caution on links & websites & e-mails you do not need to buy antispyware. Never have after 5 yrs and no problems at all.
It's My Secret
Keep these programs updated & run them weekly as well as your antispyware or run them after clicking a link like you did. Also keep your Windows updates up to date & use a firewall. AntiVirus does not always detect spyware or trojans but doing the above will help you and get rid of anything you may have accidentally downloaded. With the above programs and using caution on links & websites & e-mails you do not need to buy antispyware. Never have after 5 yrs and no problems at all.
It's My Secret
Noobie22
Reply #6 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:23 AM
Reply #6 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:23 AM
Wow I see..I look at it right away...there's a free trial right?
RoseNell
Reply #7 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:25 AM
Reply #7 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:25 AM
I think Noobie22, You are ok. whatwhere is right. A good spyware is very important.
Spybot and Adaware are both free and very good tools. You can get both downloads at www.download.com and also a nother free program is cCleaner , also at www.download.com.
Just make sure you keep your computer clean.
Spybot and Adaware are both free and very good tools. You can get both downloads at www.download.com and also a nother free program is cCleaner , also at www.download.com.
Just make sure you keep your computer clean.
Noobie22
Reply #8 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:28 AM
Reply #8 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:28 AM
Pardon but my question was not answered the one with the ad...the what will happen if I accidentally pressed it and let it load? For example surfing the net, pressed an ad by mistake you let it load will your anti virus alert? So sorry just being cautious here because Just formatted my pc and all and I don't want to ever to it again..too trouble some
Noobie22
Reply #9 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:29 AM
Reply #9 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:29 AM
wow quite impressed many people are replying so quick!!! thanks guys!
MySecret
Reply #10 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:36 AM
Reply #10 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:36 AM
Another option is to use FireFox browser & the extension Adblock Plus ....just google each. I also use the extension NoScript & Flashblock because I hate sites that have tons of stuff flashing in my face....this way I can let them show scripts or permanently block them or even allow them temporarily. And I use Remove it Permanently for the ads that occasionally get through. As well as McAfee SiteAdvisor
Adblock Plus
NoScript
Flashblock
Remove it Permanently
McAfee SiteAdvisor
It's My Secret
Adblock Plus
NoScript
Flashblock
Remove it Permanently
McAfee SiteAdvisor
It's My Secret
seldomseen
Reply #11 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:39 AM
I've used this and McAfee Suite for years, and always get notification whenever I click on a site where there's any sort of adware or even annoying cookie potential. Both programs run at bootup and so can scan registry items and basically keep my PC pretty clean. McAfee Site Advisor is pretty new, and I use that too as it shows RED if a site is spooky at all. Regular full scans with a good program are at least good for my peace of mind.
Try the free ones recommended here and you'll see what works best for you. There's so many protection/cleaner programs available that I don't know where to start.
Have fun. Don't worry!
Reply #11 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:39 AM
Adaware
I've used this and McAfee Suite for years, and always get notification whenever I click on a site where there's any sort of adware or even annoying cookie potential. Both programs run at bootup and so can scan registry items and basically keep my PC pretty clean. McAfee Site Advisor is pretty new, and I use that too as it shows RED if a site is spooky at all. Regular full scans with a good program are at least good for my peace of mind.
Try the free ones recommended here and you'll see what works best for you. There's so many protection/cleaner programs available that I don't know where to start.
Have fun. Don't worry!
MySecret
Reply #12 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:47 AM
No your Antivirus probably would not alert you. They do not usually detect spyware or trojans well. Yes you can download spyware or trojans form ads. But scanning your computer with the programs I listed will let you know if you have any & usually clean them as well. Then run those programs at lest weekly including your antivirus. You must have a few different spyware programs because 1 does not cover find them all.
And being cautious is smart and easy to do once you make a habit of it and it really is great having a clean PC.
It's My Secret
Reply #12 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:47 AM
Pardon but my question w as not answered the one with the ad...the what will happen if I accidentally pressed it and let it load? For example surfing the net, pressed an ad by mistake you let it load will your anti virus alert? So sorry just being cautious here because Just formatted my pc and all and I don't want to ever to it again..too trouble some
as not answered the one with the ad...the what will happen if I accidentally pressed it and let it load? For example surfing the net, pressed an ad by mistake you let it load will your anti virus alert? So sorry just being cautious here because Just formatted my pc and all and I don't want to ever to it again..too trouble someNo your Antivirus probably would not alert you. They do not usually detect spyware or trojans well. Yes you can download spyware or trojans form ads. But scanning your computer with the programs I listed will let you know if you have any & usually clean them as well. Then run those programs at lest weekly including your antivirus. You must have a few different spyware programs because 1 does not cover find them all.
And being cautious is smart and easy to do once you make a habit of it and it really is great having a clean PC.
It's My Secret
Noobie22
Reply #13 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:52 AM
Reply #13 Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:52 AM
Well I use adblock plus and mozilla and McAfee site advisor maybe lessen the chances of getting hit?
@MySecret wow so many ad ons that will help alot thanks feeling much better.
Ok this is the final thing If I click an ad by mistake and closed it immediately and looked at the cookies and there's no cookie of that site what so ever Im I considered clean? Or even If I close it Immediately I'm still caught?
thanks for the set up will be downloading it..!! thanks!
@MySecret wow so many ad ons that will help alot thanks feeling much better.
Ok this is the final thing If I click an ad by mistake and closed it immediately and looked at the cookies and there's no cookie of that site what so ever Im I considered clean? Or even If I close it Immediately I'm still caught?
thanks for the set up will be downloading it..!! thanks!
Noobie22
Reply #14 Sunday, April 29, 2007 11:06 AM
Reply #14 Sunday, April 29, 2007 11:06 AM
Thanks again have to go..check it later..thanks everyone!
MySecret
Reply #15 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:54 PM
Reply #15 Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:54 PM
You are welcome 
Ok this is the final thing If I click an ad by mistake and closed it immediately and looked at the cookies and there's no cookie of that site what so ever Im I considered clean? Or even If I close it Immediately I'm still caught?
Yes you can still be caught but very slim chance.
**Use FF 2.0.3 newest version.....set FF to always ask you where to save files and have a special download folder on your desktop. Only select to download to that folder. By making FF ask where to download anything...even a jpg gives you the opportunity to stop any download you are not sure of. The extra time it takes...just a few extra secs is worth it.
All of the things I mentioned has kept my computer spotlessly clean for years
It's My Secret
Ok this is the final thing If I click an ad by mistake and closed it immediately and looked at the cookies and there's no cookie of that site what so ever Im I considered clean? Or even If I close it Immediately I'm still caught?
Yes you can still be caught but very slim chance.
**Use FF 2.0.3 newest version.....set FF to always ask you where to save files and have a special download folder on your desktop. Only select to download to that folder. By making FF ask where to download anything...even a jpg gives you the opportunity to stop any download you are not sure of. The extra time it takes...just a few extra secs is worth it.
All of the things I mentioned has kept my computer spotlessly clean for years
It's My Secret
Noobie22
Reply #16 Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:19 PM
Reply #16 Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:19 PM
Can I ask what are the types of viruses in those ads?? and what are the effect's that they give you?
Mark
Reply #17 Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:39 PM
Reply #17 Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:39 PM
I just don't click on any ads at all. Then I don't have to worry or wonder what virus's/trojan's/malware or crap might get on my computer. And FF w/the extensions or add-ons that were mentioned in previous posts is really what you want to be using anyway. Beats the heck out of IE or any other browser.
starkers
Reply #18 Monday, April 30, 2007 1:00 AM
Reply #18 Monday, April 30, 2007 1:00 AM
Noobie22 Some of those popup ads are real sneaky....even when you click to close them they'll still open another popup or pop-under, even web pages that can/will install tracking cookies, spyware/malware, porn dialers & browser hijackers.
The better way to deal with them is not to touch them at all but close the main page they've been attached to.
The better way to deal with them is not to touch them at all but close the main page they've been attached to.
Uvah
Reply #19 Monday, April 30, 2007 2:08 AM
Reply #19 Monday, April 30, 2007 2:08 AM
Try this...go toWWW Link...download McAfee SiteAdviser. It's free and it sits on the bottom of your task bar. It has three colors...green means the site is safe...yellow means use caution and red means stay away!
If I see it turn red I exit that site real quick, don't even bother surfing it. It works and is a good starting point. Software mentioned happens to be among the best there is. I have all but spyware doctor. Spyware Blaster I use instead because it runs every day precisely a 6am. Many times it caught what others did not. It can even remove them. As far as effects go...they can make your computer do the strangest things. Windows open up on their own and start dancing around the screen and flashing...if you close them another takes it's place...and those are the mild ones. Best advice...if you're not sure about something...LEAVE IT ALONE!
If I see it turn red I exit that site real quick, don't even bother surfing it. It works and is a good starting point. Software mentioned happens to be among the best there is. I have all but spyware doctor. Spyware Blaster I use instead because it runs every day precisely a 6am. Many times it caught what others did not. It can even remove them. As far as effects go...they can make your computer do the strangest things. Windows open up on their own and start dancing around the screen and flashing...if you close them another takes it's place...and those are the mild ones. Best advice...if you're not sure about something...LEAVE IT ALONE!
Noobie22
Reply #20 Monday, April 30, 2007 6:07 AM
Reply #20 Monday, April 30, 2007 6:07 AM
Well before when I accidentally click the ad I was using mozilla that time, the newest version and with an ad-on AdBlock plus..And when I clicked the ad I immediately close the tab that popped out..And I looked at the cookies and there's no website or what so ever..to be sure I scanned with ad aware and there's none...And now scanned with avast and there was none...I will be scanning with spybot search and destroy in the future.
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Reply #1 Sunday, April 29, 2007 9:38 AM