I am getting a lot of pop up windows while on the internet in chrome that I wasn't getting before. I ran two different anti virus programs and removed over 200 threats but still hasn't worked. Any ideas?

I am getting a lot of pop up windows while on the internet in chrome that I wasn't getting before. I ran two different anti virus programs and removed over 200 threats but still hasn't worked. Any ideas?

 

Jebus...if you ran AV and it removed over 200 threats -- that probably means you're infested with self-repairing viruses and/or self replicating viruses (essentially, they return even after they're removed).

 

If this was me, I'd be doing a full on format and start from scratch, because odds are your system is beyond owned.

 

I sure as hell wouldn't be doing anything on that computer involving personal information, credit cards, or banks.

Jebus...if you ran AV and it removed over 200 threats -- that probably means you're infested with self-repairing viruses and/or self replicating viruses (essentially, they return even after they're removed).

 

If this was me, I'd be doing a full on format and start from scratch, because odds are your system is beyond owned.

 

I sure as hell wouldn't be doing anything on that computer involving personal information, credit cards, or banks.

 

on AVG it was about 30 and then I ran another one that found the rest so I don't think they were major but it has actually be fine since I posted that

Are you on a computer or tablet? Chrome has a built-in pop-up blocker that should be enabled by default.

on AVG it was about 30 and then I ran another one that found the rest so I don't think they were major but it has actually be fine since I posted that

 

I'd recommend a reboot, update those definitions and re-run those scans just to make sure...you may have gotten lucky here, but usually, when the number found is that high, it's never a good thing.

 

I'd recommend getting uBlock Origins (Chrome extension), and enabling all of the following:

 

 

uBlock Origins is basically an advanced ad blocker, that also blocks malware sites, and has the Disconnect.me definitions included, so it also protects you from the same malicious websites as the Disconnect extension (so you wouldn't need both). It's the bet ad blocker there is, I highly recommend it.

To add to my previous post -- the reason I recommend such an extension is because odds are, all of that malware you had on your system came off browsing websites -- and no, to dispel a rather popular opinion, it's NOT just porn sites that spread this stuff...legit sites, from si.com to espn have unknowingly had malware spreading ads on their sites.

I have always had AdBlock on my computer. I am positive I got it from a torrent I downloaded and I cleaned everything up right away once I noticed it downloaded stuff on my CPU..

 

I'm not sure how to go about formatting my computer to make sure everything is good.

 

If you think UBlock is better I will get that.

 

I just scanned again with AVG and 1 threat was found. It was a Trojan Horse (first one from yesterday and today). I probably should clean my PC and just restart.

 

I also scanned using Malwarebytes and there were 0 threats found

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Update:

 

I just decided to reset the computer but now my CPU is running kind of slow. I have Windows 10 and if I click on the file exploring icon it opens up and I get the message "Working on it" and it takes awhile to load everything up. It didn't do that before so I am not sure what is going on.

I have always had AdBlock on my computer. I am positive I got it from a torrent I downloaded and I cleaned everything up right away once I noticed it downloaded stuff on my CPU..

 

I'm not sure how to go about formatting my computer to make sure everything is good.

 

If you think UBlock is better I will get that.

 

I just scanned again with AVG and 1 threat was found. It was a Trojan Horse (first one from yesterday and today). I probably should clean my PC and just restart.

 

I also scanned using Malwarebytes and there were 0 threats found

 

Don't get uBlock unless that's all that available -- you want uBlock Origin (the other is a fork of the original uBlock, and not quite as good).

 

uBlock uses way less ram/cpu to accomplish the same thing as adblock, and doesn't make money allowing certain ads to get through...it also does a lot more.

Is there a program I can use to do my iMessaging on Windows laptop?

Is there a program I can use to do my iMessaging on Windows laptop?

http://appamatix.com/download-imessage-pc-windows-guide/

Does anyone know if I can play my Amazon Prime music downloads in my car from my Iphone?

 

I have tried but my car is telling me there is not playable data. I have the phone connected to the USB port and I am playing the songs on my phone but nothing.

Does anyone know if I can play my Amazon Prime music downloads in my car from my Iphone?

 

I have tried but my car is telling me there is not playable data. I have the phone connected to the USB port and I am playing the songs on my phone but nothing.

 

I don't think anything from phone can play over Bluetooth except calls. I could be wrong. You need to plug into AUX like I do in my car.

I don't think anything from phone can play over Bluetooth except calls. I could be wrong. You need to plug into AUX like I do in my car.

 

My Mazda CX5 uses Bluetooth to play any audio the phone is generating: GPS navigation, Pandora, Google Music, Spotify, etc.

My Mazda CX5 uses Bluetooth to play any audio the phone is generating: GPS navigation, Pandora, Google Music, Spotify, etc.

Yep...most any of the cars with bluetooh should do it, you just need to make sure when you set-up your phone you also activate the bluetooth audio feature. Do note that to play navigation, you need to typically be on the media section (some cars it will actually interject over normal radio but a lot of vehicles it will only interject on the media connection, meaning over Pandora / Spotify / etc).

My Mazda CX5 uses Bluetooth to play any audio the phone is generating: GPS navigation, Pandora, Google Music, Spotify, etc.

Wonder if my Ford Focus can but I don't know how to.

Wonder if my Ford Focus can but I don't know how to.

When in doubt there is always the Aux cable

Wonder if my Ford Focus can but I don't know how to.

I have a 2012 Ford Focus, it absolutely can. In fact, it should default to bluetooth if connected (over USB). There are a lot of settings you should be able to mess around with between your iphone and BT/USB car port.

Yep...most any of the cars with bluetooh should do it, you just need to make sure when you set-up your phone you also activate the bluetooth audio feature. Do note that to play navigation, you need to typically be on the media section (some cars it will actually interject over normal radio but a lot of vehicles it will only interject on the media connection, meaning over Pandora / Spotify / etc).

 

I kinda figured it would work if I enabled my blue tooth setting but I hate to have my phone linked to that. I always forget that I have it on and the ring wakes up my daughter on our morning drive in to the city. I guess if thats the only way then I will just have to remember to disable when I am not listening to prime.

I kinda figured it would work if I enabled my blue tooth setting but I hate to have my phone linked to that. I always forget that I have it on and the ring wakes up my daughter on our morning drive in to the city. I guess if thats the only way then I will just have to remember to disable when I am not listening to prime.

It should work via a USB connection as well if you have a USB port. You can plug in when you want to play music, but it would probably have calls go through your speaker then as well.

It should work via a USB connection as well if you have a USB port. You can plug in when you want to play music, but it would probably have calls go through your speaker then as well.

 

It has a USB port but doesn't give USB connection option on my monitor. I looked through all the screens on the car monitor and no option for USB connection. Doesnt make sense.

It has a USB port but doesn't give USB connection option on my monitor. I looked through all the screens on the car monitor and no option for USB connection. Doesnt make sense.

 

Does it give an Auxiliary option? Could be that as well.

It has a USB port but doesn't give USB connection option on my monitor. I looked through all the screens on the car monitor and no option for USB connection. Doesnt make sense.

What kind of car. Just google how to play pandora through bluetooth on my 20XX Ford Pinto

I have a 2012 Ford Focus, it absolutely can. In fact, it should default to bluetooth if connected (over USB). There are a lot of settings you should be able to mess around with between your iphone and BT/USB car port.

 

Well shoot. I've been using the Aux input. I don't think I've ever read a manual for any of my cars before.

Well shoot. I've been using the Aux input. I don't think I've ever read a manual for any of my cars before.

 

Do you have an Android phone and a usual spot where you put your phone in your car?