Solved Hello Need help Blocking websites that keep opening

Joha

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Hello We bought a new computer for my granddaughter. Since non had Windows 7 on it, (which I know how to use)
We had to buy one with Windows 8. Learning to find out how to remove All the ads and non needed programs has been an ongoing challenge. Right now she only wants to go to very few sites. but Ads along with false java download keep poping up on her browser even thou I tryed hunting down anything that might call them up

She has Mccaffee virus scan and regitpro (I think its called that , she is using pc at thistime so I cant check.)

Is there a way to block a url? These popups do not show up on my computer when I go to the same page as she is on. ITs like an online ad program it adds more ads to websites you visit that are not on the actual website.

We still have tons to learn on how to tweek the pc to suit a 8 year olds habits. And make it so I can fix things when things do go wrong.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8.1 : windows 7 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Browser
    firefox
    Antivirus
    McCaffee
I think discussing ad blocking is agains forum rules as that is how this site is financed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro Prieview x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MacBook Pro Core2Duo
    CPU
    T7600
    Memory
    3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon X1600
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Internal
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 800
    Hard Drives
    40GB
    Keyboard
    Apple
    Mouse
    Apple
    Internet Speed
    Varies
    Browser
    Various
    Antivirus
    Defender
If you see more ads on this new computer than on an old one, then I think you have picked up a little creature on the new PC.

Try running anti-malware software like Malwarebytes or AdwCleaner. I have seen this phenomenon on friend's computers, and Malwarebytes should help you to get those little annoyances off of your computer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro 32/64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
run malwarebytes and if it finds it clean then put firefox browser on and install the add on- Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon and it will get rid of the popup ads
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    4 Windows 7 Pro Sp1- 4 Win 8 Pro, 1- xp pro sp3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 390, 380, 3 Vostro Laptops (7 computers in all)
    CPU
    desktop/laptop
    Memory
    4gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    atm randioum
    Hard Drives
    350,250
I am not blocking ads that are legitimate from sites like this. this is one that is added in from a seperate site, as they dont show up on other machines, just the brand new one. And it also opens a seperate tab some times many of them with either ads or false "you need to update click yes" pages. Plus this is a childs computer I am working to keep her from accidently hitting ad that might be trying to download malware onto her system.. like the fake Java or fake update your browser virus.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8.1 : windows 7 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Browser
    firefox
    Antivirus
    McCaffee

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
I am not blocking ads that are legitimate from sites like this. this is one that is added in from a seperate site, as they dont show up on other machines, just the brand new one. And it also opens a seperate tab some times many of them with either ads or false "you need to update click yes" pages. Plus this is a childs computer I am working to keep her from accidently hitting ad that might be trying to download malware onto her system.. like the fake Java or fake update your browser virus.
since you say this is a child computer then you most certainly want to put on firefox as the main browser with addons like i mentioned above and also No script addon and WOT to protect the child from going to bad places. You can configure all of the addons separately especially for children safety
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    4 Windows 7 Pro Sp1- 4 Win 8 Pro, 1- xp pro sp3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 390, 380, 3 Vostro Laptops (7 computers in all)
    CPU
    desktop/laptop
    Memory
    4gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    atm randioum
    Hard Drives
    350,250
I am not blocking ads that are legitimate from sites like this. this is one that is added in from a seperate site, as they dont show up on other machines, just the brand new one. And it also opens a seperate tab some times many of them with either ads or false "you need to update click yes" pages. Plus this is a childs computer I am working to keep her from accidently hitting ad that might be trying to download malware onto her system.. like the fake Java or fake update your browser virus.
since you say this is a child computer then you most certainly want to put on firefox as the main browser with addons like i mentioned above and also No script addon and WOT to protect the child from going to bad places. You can configure all of the addons separately especially for children safety

will be working the addons in today long as netflix works and she can get to her lego dot com and the school lesson sites she would be happy.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8.1 : windows 7 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Browser
    firefox
    Antivirus
    McCaffee
For the noscript addon. You will have to allow the scrips for those two sites she goes to, it will remember the next time she clicks on it, it is a pain but a worthwhile pain
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    4 Windows 7 Pro Sp1- 4 Win 8 Pro, 1- xp pro sp3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 390, 380, 3 Vostro Laptops (7 computers in all)
    CPU
    desktop/laptop
    Memory
    4gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    atm randioum
    Hard Drives
    350,250
thank you seems these have helped now to survive the summer lol
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    window 8.1 : windows 7 pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Browser
    firefox
    Antivirus
    McCaffee
you are very welcome, and welcome to our forum
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    4 Windows 7 Pro Sp1- 4 Win 8 Pro, 1- xp pro sp3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 390, 380, 3 Vostro Laptops (7 computers in all)
    CPU
    desktop/laptop
    Memory
    4gigs
    Graphics Card(s)
    atm randioum
    Hard Drives
    350,250
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