Computer newbies forum: advertisements keep popping up even with protection!

One antispy/antivirus won't catch or cure everything your pc can catch. Grif's recommended two more applications, both a good idea. Make sure your internet settings are optimised for security also, particularly in the "restricted sites" zone.
Another on-demand anti-trojan scanner that detects a lot of spyware also is A squared. Frequent updates, good detection rate, good "kill" rate. Personally I prefer Avast antivirus over AVG, but there's not much between them. You can also immunise your computer somewhat with SpywareBlaster (and Guard) from Javacool, and Winpatrol (BillP studios).
Read lots of software reviews on applications before installing them. Especially if you've never heard of them b4. There are heaps of good freebies available. Amazing, really.

use more than one anti-spyware program. Its always better to use real time pop up blocker like spysweeper and microsoft windows defender that will help you getting away from those annoying pop ups.

You most likely still having something on your computer that is causing the popups! Go to www.ewido.net and download the new EWIDO scanner (free version) and run that. I'll bet it will find some ''critters'' on your computer, get rid of them, stopping the popups!

By the way, using just one anti-spy/malware product IS NOT ENOUGH! While Adaware and Spybot are great, you need more help to keep this garbage off your system. I use Ewido, but I also scan with both AdAware and Spybot to make sure nothing gets missed. Keeps my system clean and working great. I also own an IT company that cleans up other folks machines and do the same for them.

IMHO, keep using Internet Explorer. While Firefox is neat, IE works on all sites. You just have to make sure your system is protected while doing so!
Regards,
Howard

I just purchased a new computer. It was installed with eTrust Pest Control and eTrust Internet Security Suite. Also the e-mail has a folder that I can go to and either read or delete without opening each.
So far I have had no problems. I used to have Norton Virus Protector and Spybot, but Spybot usually only picked up cookies. Are any persons using this protection and if so, what are your comments.
Abilone71

I used to have the same problem on my computer. Like you, I tried many different programs, but still had popups. This continued until my partition became corrupt. When this happened, I almost decided to abandon Windows and start using SUSE Linux or maybe getting a Macintosh, since popups or viruses rarely occur on those platforms.

Fortunately, I saw Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2 in a software store. The package said that there are significant security improvements including a firewall. I decided to give Windows XP SP2 a try. I also started using Avast for antivirus protection. I have not had any popups or sypyware problems in the 6 months I have used Windows XP SP2. Although Windows XP is not cheap, it is a worthwhile investment. This is especially true if you consider the cost of downtime. Avast is a free program. You can download it from http://www.avast.com

Another thing you should consider is getting a broadband router. Many of these routers have built-in firewalls for protection against outside attacks. If possible, block the UDP protocol. It is also possible to activate web filtering. Some firewall settings allow specified web site URLs to be blocked. If you are aware of what sites send spyware, you can enter their URL in the list of sites to block.

My final suggestion is to disable file and printer sharing in Windows. Also, all user accounts on your computer should have an assigned password. The above suggestions should make your computing life much better.