kevinf80 Posted August 2, 2019 ID:1327223 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Does that only happen if Chrome is running, or does happen when your PC is booted up with no Browser running.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragondude Posted August 2, 2019 Author ID:1327229 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Good question. I will let you know tomorrow when I boot up again. PS. Sounds like Sunderland hasn't changed much. It was pissing down last time I was over there too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragondude Posted August 2, 2019 Author ID:1327230 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I am actually trying to move over there once I can find a job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted August 2, 2019 ID:1327233 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Try registering with these two: https://www.linkedin.com/ https://www.indeed.co.uk/ When the issue comes on the screen right click on it and select "Properties" if its a shortcut it will give a target... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragondude Posted August 2, 2019 Author ID:1327239 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I think I tried that but nothing pops up. I am on linkedin. I am trying to get a job with the company I am with at the moment. They have a few I am just not sure about the money and what the cost of living is like in comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragondude Posted August 2, 2019 Author ID:1327250 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I tried closing chrome when one of the ads popped up and it stayed up. I will try a full reboot tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted August 2, 2019 ID:1327408 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Dont open your browser straight away, see if the ad pops up without a browser.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragondude Posted August 4, 2019 Author ID:1327542 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Finally got to do it. It doesn't pop up until I open chrome. It has 3 pop ups in a row then stops for an hour or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted August 4, 2019 ID:1327559 Share Posted August 4, 2019 The best way forward is a clean install of Chrome, please read these instructions couple of times, or print off if that is easier for reference. Make sure to follow steps exactly in the order written.... Make clean install of Google Chrome, see if that clears the issue... If your Chrome Bookmarks are important do this first: Go to this link: http://www.wikihow.com/Export-Bookmarks-from-Chrome follow the instructions and Export your Bookmarks from Chrome, save to your Desktop or similar. Note the instructions can also be used to Import the bookmarks..... For your Passwords go here:https://www.intowindows.com/how-to-backup-saved-passwords-in-google-chrome-browser/ Continue for a clean install: Download Chrome installer and save to install later: https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html https://www.google.com/intl/en_usa/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html Next, Open Chrome and sign into your account, open a new tab and type or copy paste chrome://settings/syncSetup hit enter... In the new window that opens "Sync everthing" will probably be selected, scroll down to and select "Managed sync data on Google Dashboard" A new window will open, scroll down to and select "Reset Sync" that will clear synced data from Google Server... Continue to next step to completely Uninstall Chrome.... Next. Uninstall Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95319?hl=en-GB follow those instructions, ensure the option to "Also delete your browsing data" is selected. <<--- Very important!! Navigate to C:\Users\Your user name\Appdata\Local from that folder delete the folder named Google (you will need to show hidden files/folders to see the folder Appdata) For XP that will be My Computer > C:\ Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Application Data\Roaming How to show hidden files and folders for windows: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/show-hidden-files-and-folders-in-windows-vista/ Next, Install Google Chrome : Next, Import your Bookmarks... (instructions in the first step) Import Passwords... (instructions in second step above) Next, Install uBlock Origin for Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en Does that help.. Thanks, Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragondude Posted August 4, 2019 Author ID:1327562 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Thanks. I will give it a try over the next few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted August 4, 2019 ID:1327568 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Thanks for the update, post back when completed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted August 9, 2019 ID:1328579 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Any progress...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragondude Posted August 10, 2019 Author ID:1328699 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I followed the instructions and so far so good. I will see what happens over the next few days. Thank you greatly for your help. I will buy you a beer when I get over there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted August 10, 2019 ID:1328703 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Thanks for the update, good to hear the popups have ceased... Unless the issue returns do this to clean up: Right click on FRST here: D:\jason\Downloads\FRST64.exe and rename uninstall.exe when complete right click on uninstall.exe and select "Run as Administrator" If you do not see the .exe appended that is because file extensions are hidden, in that case just rename FRST64 to uninstall That action will remove FRST and all created files and folders... Next, Run Windows Disk Clean Up Utility - https://neosmart.net/wiki/disk-cleanup/ From there you should be good to go... Next, Read the following links to fully understand PC Security and Best Practices, you may find them useful....Answers to Common Security Questions and best PracticesDo I need a Registry Cleaner? Take care and surf safe Kevin... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragondude Posted August 10, 2019 Author ID:1328708 Share Posted August 10, 2019 All still seems good. Not sure why I had this problem. I am the one that never clicks on stupid links and pop ups. What amazes me is why it wasn't detected by any of these programs and virus killers. Even Hijack didn't find it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted August 10, 2019 ID:1328718 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Browser exploits happen so easily, websites can look and act perfectly normal. Therein lies the problem, new exploits are not recognized until reported or identified. Even when they are found and removed data sync has already saved and backed up the exploit so it will return time and time again. Hence a clean install and synced data clean out is the best way forward. Malwarebytes have an extension for Chrome and Firefox, I highly recommend this extension. Also is free so well worth installing: https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2018/01/new-chrome-and-firefox-extensions-block-their-removal-to-hijack-browsers/ This is my own security setup for systems I use.. Windows own Firewall - http://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-configure-windows-7-firewall (is marked as 7 but also refers to 10 also) Windows Defender - https://www.howtogeek.com/220232/how-to-use-the-built-in-windows-defender-antivirus-on-windows-10/ for Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 Microsoft Security Essentials - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201 for Windows Vista and 7 Malwarebytes Premium - https://www.malwarebytes.com/premium/ Works very well with Defender or MSE.. Obviously the paid for version is required for realtime protection. UnChecky - https://unchecky.com/ helps to stop unwanted extras when installing certain free software.. Panda USB Vaccine - https://www.pandasecurity.com/usa/homeusers/downloads/usbvaccine/ Protectes your system when USB devices are plugged in... uBlock Origin for my Browsers: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en All the above are free except for Malwarebytes Premium..... Not sure if you`ve heard of software by AOMEI, I use the pro versions. One of two freeware versions I recommend for you is Aomei One Key Recovery, the free version is more than adequate. Its a fully automated service that creates its own hidden Recovery Partition that is available at Boot. The partition holds a full image backup of your C:\ Drive, so if you have major problems you can revert back to that image by selecting the chosen key at boot.https://www.aomeitech.com/onekey-recovery.html The second one is Aomei Backupper Standard, again free version is more than adequate for you. Make sure to read up on these programs at Manf Website before installing and using...https://www.aomeitech.com/ab/standard.html Cheers, Kevin... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinf80 Posted August 10, 2019 ID:1328804 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Glad we could help. If you need this topic reopened, please send a Private Message to any one of the moderating team members. Please include a link to this topic with your request. This applies only to the originator of this thread. Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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