Surfing, picked up something strange

.adserver.com.

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I'd appreciate any help I can get with this. 

So..One day I was surfing clothing sites, regular sites like Walmart, Just my size, etc, nothing kinky. I suppose it popped up while I was surfing, but I did not pay attention. Later I noticed it popped up at random several times a day. It opens a new window, and at first it says .adserver.com. (I added the periods to keep it from being a real link) Then it morphs into another site, once it was a search engine. I usually close it when it pops up, so I don't know what other sites it morphs into. What I need to know is, what do I do to block this site? I am a relative beginner when it comes to the inner workings of my pc, so be gentle with me. ( I see no connection with what pages I have open and when it pops up, but I know it does when I use Google search)

Thank you in advance. 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I am a relative beginner
End of quote

...define relative.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I know how to use the keyboard, and open programs and follow directions. I need an expert to walk me thru anything more complicated than that, as I am nervous about messing things up. (Thank God for System Restore!)

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Its a highjack.  You most likely have some type of virus on your pc. 

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Rainbows44, reply 2
I know how to use the keyboard
End of Rainbows44's quote

Priceless.

 

Do you know how to post a screenshot on the forums?

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting BigDogBigFeet, reply 3
Its a highjack. You most likely have some type of virus on your pc.
End of BigDogBigFeet's quote

Technically, neither is true.

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think I know how to post a screen shot. I'll post it when it pops up again.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well I'm guessing that's true but what makes me think that it is a virus hijack is that it happens when searching with Google.

But you're right seeing a screenshot would help.

Also, if you are using Internet Explorer a list of addons, toolbars and extensions plus search providers may show something.

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I don't want a shot of the the pop up.

Start/ Run: type msconfig: Start up Panel. Post a screenshot.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Listen to the duck.  He's good at troubleshooting these sorts of things.

I'm mostly just trouble. lol.

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting BigDogBigFeet, reply 9
I'm mostly just trouble
End of BigDogBigFeet's quote

Not true, Honey.

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Upload it to a photo hosting site, I use Photobucket. Get the link. Hit the little tree above where you type your reply, paste the link in. 

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Rainbows44, reply 13
I can get a virus searching on Google?
End of Rainbows44's quote

Computer 101 comes later.....for now, work on posting the screenshot.

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have no idea whether that worked or not, as I have a very slow dial up connection here. I'm trying tho!

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Stretch the panel out so I can see all the startups and their full names.

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The only ones not showing are: GameStop, Microbe Clock, and Picture Mover, none of these is new.

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You have a lot of crap running you don't need, but nothing that would cause the pop-ups. Is this Vista and are you using IE9? (it's apparent you had/have Chrome installed at some point)

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

You're consistent , I'll give you that.

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have Windows 7 and IE8, but I use Chrome for my main browser. I tried IE and it did not pop on there. I think I might try uninstalling Chrome and reinstalling. Do you think that might help?

 

Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think what might help is you un-install Chrome and install IE9 (how the hell did you even manage to get 8 on there?).

Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I will definitely do that. Thank you for the help. Also, would you tell me which programs in the start ups I do not need? I don't want to turn off something important! 

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Check your PM. Link me to any screenshots and I'll post. Better yet, just link here?