Internet Explorer constant pop-ups

Can I safely remove Internet Explorer from my computer? I have AOL and DSL
for internet, and IE is constantly dropping popups on my computer. I'm not
real computer literate, I'm just tired of non stop popups. HELP

no need to remove IE...I just cleaned (really clean-it) my computer and use
the google toolbar with the "pop-up blocker" on. I have not had a pop-up for
5 months, not one! and I use DSL...
As a general rule ...one pop up, one "virus"....two pop-ups...etc... and
those "agressive marketers"...next thing you know you install Netscape and a
lot goes away...but messenger works with IE...etc....
Begin by downloading programs like "hijackthis"..."spybot"...or similar.
Microsoft antispyware...you can download for free now....read "cybercops"
web site...
you can begin, by getting rid of many (viruses..spyware) with programs...but
not all. Antivirus software mostly prevents re-infection..one you identify a
"suspect" virus..do google searches for such..anything with a funny name
(i.e. not adobe.exe, lexmarkprt.prn, yahoo.ddl (but yahoo is a
viruser..popups..nothing is free) should be researched...watch for "real
player"...and other "free programs"...microsofts media player10 works
great...they can aford to give it away free with out selling "advertisement
space"..
It is best not to down-load many "free programs".
those pay antispyware don't clean all...it is best to educate your self with
the basics of editing the register...you only have to do it once and keep a
good antispyware program running..i use both norton and microsoft
antispyware..
microsoft prevents many entries for future spyware with notifications when
something wants to make system changes...
most "attacks" are pop-ups (spyware)....not viruses...those come in through
microsoft outlook...so keep that updated....turn off "preview pane" in
Outlook. You can right click on a "new message" and choose
properties....source and read the "real" sender...if you don't expect it
don't open it!

I don't use AOL, but they could be a source for advertisements...probably
not..that would trouble many by now...

happy learning...
John

"ckil42476" wrote:

> Can I safely remove Internet Explorer from my computer? I have AOL and DSL
> for internet, and IE is constantly dropping popups on my computer. I'm not
> real computer literate, I'm just tired of non stop popups. HELP

"johnfla",

Thank you for your advice to "ckil42476". We appreciate the detailed
explanation!

Sincerely,

Pat Walters [MSFT]

"johnfla" <> wrote in message
news:5CBE28E3-2246-4E2A-85CC-...
> no need to remove IE...I just cleaned (really clean-it) my computer and use
> the google toolbar with the "pop-up blocker" on. I have not had a pop-up for
> 5 months, not one! and I use DSL...
> As a general rule ...one pop up, one "virus"....two pop-ups...etc... and
> those "agressive marketers"...next thing you know you install Netscape and a
> lot goes away...but messenger works with IE...etc....
> Begin by downloading programs like "hijackthis"..."spybot"...or similar.
> Microsoft antispyware...you can download for free now....read "cybercops"
> web site...
> you can begin, by getting rid of many (viruses..spyware) with programs...but
> not all. Antivirus software mostly prevents re-infection..one you identify a
> "suspect" virus..do google searches for such..anything with a funny name
> (i.e. not adobe.exe, lexmarkprt.prn, yahoo.ddl (but yahoo is a
> viruser..popups..nothing is free) should be researched...watch for "real
> player"...and other "free programs"...microsofts media player10 works
> great...they can aford to give it away free with out selling "advertisement
> space"..
> It is best not to down-load many "free programs".
> those pay antispyware don't clean all...it is best to educate your self with
> the basics of editing the register...you only have to do it once and keep a
> good antispyware program running..i use both norton and microsoft
> antispyware..
> microsoft prevents many entries for future spyware with notifications when
> something wants to make system changes...
> most "attacks" are pop-ups (spyware)....not viruses...those come in through
> microsoft outlook...so keep that updated....turn off "preview pane" in
> Outlook. You can right click on a "new message" and choose
> properties....source and read the "real" sender...if you don't expect it
> don't open it!
>
> I don't use AOL, but they could be a source for advertisements...probably
> not..that would trouble many by now...
>
> happy learning...
> John
>
> "ckil42476" wrote:
>
>> Can I safely remove Internet Explorer from my computer? I have AOL and DSL
>> for internet, and IE is constantly dropping popups on my computer. I'm not
>> real computer literate, I'm just tired of non stop popups. HELP