Computer help?

RedMick replied on 07/04/2016 10:38

Posted on 07/04/2016 10:38

 Don't know if this is the place to ask, but there doesn't seem to be anywhere more suited.

   My computer occasionally ( about 30 minute intervals) bursts into a sound only advert for child's car seat. No visuals, nothing I can see anywhere, Anti Virus is up to date and showing no bugs.

  Can anyone suggest any route I can take?

Metheven replied on 07/04/2016 11:20

Posted on 07/04/2016 11:20

If it is 'Malware' then your anti virus will not necessarily pick it up, I scan periodically with Malwarebytes, there is a free version to download <HERE> and will find and eradicate any malware, adware etc.

briantimber replied on 07/04/2016 23:25

Posted on 07/04/2016 23:25

Not an expert RedMick, but would clearing the cache do any good? Also, can you not stop popups in your settings, thats it, my knowledge of computers is now exhausted......Cool 

iDriver replied on 14/04/2016 16:29

Posted on 14/04/2016 16:29

Download & run Kaspersky's TDSSKILLER. You will most likely find a rootkit (Rootkit.Boot.Pihar.c). It is what keeps creating the fake svchost.exe file.

G1BVI replied on 21/04/2016 13:22

Posted on 21/04/2016 13:22

You most probably have Malware as previously advised.

Some can get deep into the registry.

Some attack certain browsers.

I assume you are running a version of usoft windows .

Run your anti malware in safe mode  then power off completely (remove battery if a lap top)

reboot and try again

does it do it  in one browser only?

Hope this helps

 

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Remus replied on 21/04/2016 19:54

Posted on 21/04/2016 19:54

If you have this problem others will too.  Do a google search and see if anyone has come up with a reason for it or a solution.

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