Help. Unwanted popups. How do we stop them?

[Foxfyre]

Change your privacy setting to block pop up ads. Firebox has an enhanced tracking setting where this is done easily.

You might want to consider getting a firewall and using a virtual IP.

I use Adblock but if I use a complete popup blocker I can't play most of the games we enjoy playing. Firewall is included on both Microsoft and Norton.

Again the problem with the McAfee popups has been resolved for now. We'll be replacing these computers later this fall as we can't upgrade to Win 11. I will look into REVO to delete any bloatware that comes with the new refurbished computers we'll buy to replace them.

 

[egp320i]

mcafee had problems in the past, nortons too, one of the better lightweight is kapersky and the USA cannot download it, it's blocked [likely can with a VPN] but defended built in is top rated, small footprint and it updates very often, most of these free or paid ones don't

I had avast forever until I got a bsod and winbdg pointed to it so out it went, computer is faster.

mwb past 15+ years is great for browser misdirects and popups, it does what all AV's don't so it's a good one-two combo

I have 3 lifetime keys I can move, mwb is not a paid sub but worth it, pay for that, use free defender.

try their trial for a month and see how it goes

 

[Ringel05]

But why dump Norton? It is the top rated virus protection program by most of the tech sites and never less than #2 or #3 of their picks

We use it paired with Lifelock and they have found our stuff on the dark web more than once--always something with an old password we no longer use but it's out there.

Basically because it's a bloated mess and Windows Defender has come a long way, it now hits up there with the big boys. Not to mention it's built in and really doesn't hog up a bunch of resources like Norton does. Aura found my stuff on the dark web, I went to the three credit reporting agencies, created accounts and froze my credit. No worries mate........ I can unfreeze my credit if I need to, usually takes about a day or two to unfreeze.

 

[Flopper]

Yeah, as others have said dump McAffee and Norton. Uninstall unfortunately leaves a lot of stuff still on your computer. Download and install Revo Computer to get rid of all those files that were left behind. Windows Defender has come a long way and typically hits with the big boys these days.

Yeah, Revo Pro does a great job. When you use the delete programs in the Control Panel, they leaves tons data files, programs, and registry entries. These leftovers can become time bombs.

 

[Flopper]

But why dump Norton? It is the top rated virus protection program by most of the tech sites and never less than #2 or #3 of their picks

We use it paired with Lifelock and they have found our stuff on the dark web more than once--always something with an old password we no longer use but it's out there.

I have had Norton for at least 15 years on 3 to 5 computers. When Peter Norton owned the company, they had great products at reasonable prices. After he left the company, Norton became a marketing company, eventually outsourcing product development and technical support.

As a result their products have become overpriced and their technical support has suffered. Their marketing strategy is to convince their customers that they have a serious problem, personal data on the dark web, a poorly performing computer, privacy issues, IP attacks, etc, etc. And the solution is always the purchase of more products. Most of these products do little to improve anything while using an extraordinary amount computer resources to do it.

Norton has only one really good product and that's their anti-virus program. They claim it eliminates 100% of viruses and tests show that it comes the closest to reaching that claim. The problem is that other anti-virus programs are also very good, running 99.6 to 100%.

In a few months, I will be dumping Norton and replacing it with:
Microsoft Defender, part of Windows 11
Malware Bytes (free version)
1Password password manger $2.95/mo.
Adblock (free). I'm currently using this.

The reason I finally decided to dump Norton was improvements in Microsoft Defender. I have always believed the creator of the operating system is more qualified to protect it from viruses than 3rd party developers. However, Microsoft for years has avoided the job, leaving it to vendors such as Norton. That all changed with Windows 11.

As a result Microsoft says that typical home users need only run Windows 11 and Defender to protect themselves against malware. Only users with extraordinary security needs should consider 3rd party security packages.

Since Defender runs all the time that windows 11 is up, some users may want to add a program like Malwarebytes (free version) to run weekly or monthly that combs the entire C: drive searching for Malware.

 

[Foxfyre]

I have had Norton for at least 15 years on 3 to 5 computers. When Peter Norton owned the company, they had great products at reasonable prices. After he left the company, Norton became a marketing company, eventually outsourcing product development and technical support.

As a result their products have become overpriced and their technical support has suffered. Their marketing strategy is to convince their customers that they have a serious problem, personal data on the dark web, a poorly performing computer, privacy issues, IP attacks, etc, etc. And the solution is always the purchase of more products. Most of these products do little to improve anything while using an extraordinary amount computer resources to do it.

Norton has only one really good product and that's their anti-virus program. They claim it eliminates 100% of viruses and tests show that it comes the closest to reaching that claim. The problem is that other anti-virus programs are also very good, running 99.6 to 100%.

In a few months, I will be dumping Norton and replacing it with:
Microsoft Defender, part of Windows 11
Malware Bytes (free version)
1Password password manger $2.95/mo.
Adblock (free). I'm currently using this.

The reason I finally decided to dump Norton was improvements in Microsoft Defender. I have always believed the creator of the operating system is more qualified to protect it from viruses than 3rd party developers. However, Microsoft for years has avoided the job, leaving it to vendors such as Norton. That all changed with Windows 11.

As a result Microsoft says that typical home users need only run Windows 11 and Defender to protect themselves against malware. Only users with extraordinary security needs should consider 3rd party security packages.

Since Defender runs all the time that windows 11 is up, some users may want to add a program like Malwarebytes (free version) to run weekly or monthly that combs the entire C: drive searching for Malware.

We have had Norton for years now and currently. And they have never asked me to upgrade an additional app or otherwise tried to sell me anything. They do report info they find on the dark web as well as data breaches in various on line businesses around the country but assure me they have my back and so far it hasn't been a problem. For the dark web stuff they suggest if it is a current password to change it . That's about it.

It was in the past that Norton took over my computer in unacceptable and annoying way. It doesn't do that now.

 

[Flopper]

We have had Norton for years now and currently. And they have never asked me to upgrade an additional app or otherwise tried to sell me anything. They do report info they find on the dark web as well as data breaches in various on line businesses around the country but assure me they have my back and so far it hasn't been a problem. For the dark web stuff they suggest if it is a current password to change it . That's about it.

It was in the past that Norton took over my computer in unacceptable and annoying way. It doesn't do that now.

Interesting. Norton has the capability to take control of you computer if you allow them to so. This usually happens if there is a major problem and you ask them to fix it.

To understand why paying for a service to remove your data from the Internet is often a waste of money, you first need to recognize how that data got there in the first place. In most cases, you willingly provided it, whether to receive a service, join an organization, make a purchase, or get something delivered.

Your data wasn't stolen; you gave it away voluntarily. From there, it's copied and shared with other entities, who may continue to share it with others. Eventually, your information is bundled with millions of other records and sold to data brokers and warehouses, who then resell it to businesses and the public.

At that point, trying to remove your information from the internet becomes nearly impossible. A service such as Norton will collect a fee from subscribers and pay data warehouses to delete information. However, there are thousands of places where data is housed and information is always being copied and sent to other entities. The only way to keep your information private is never put your information out there in the first place which means bypassing a lot of services provided by the Internet.

 

[JustAGuy1]

Update Chrome, it worked for me

 

[The Duke]

But why dump Norton? It is the top rated virus protection program by most of the tech sites and never less than #2 or #3 of their picks

We use it paired with Lifelock and they have found our stuff on the dark web more than once--always something with an old password we no longer use but it's out there.

Norton is garbage, any real threats will run right through it like it isn't even there, but it bogs your machine down.

 

[Foxfyre]

Norton is garbage, any real threats will run right through it like it isn't even there, but it bogs your machine down.

I don't know. It's the highest or second highest rated software by all the tech groups. We've used it for years. No viruses. And it doesn't bog our machine down.

Now it used to years ago. But I think they've improved it a lot.

 

[The Duke]

I don't know. It's the highest or second highest rated software by all the tech groups. We've used it for years. No viruses. And it doesn't bog our machine down.

Now it used to years ago. But I think they've improved it a lot.

All that stuff is garbage.
Better off without it and making regular backups.

 

[Flopper]

Look Out for this popup. It tells you to update chrome to the latest version. Nothing wrong with updating chrome. By default, it updates automatically when you open it. Clicking the button in this popup that offers to tell you what version of Chrome you are running can result in downloads and installs of adware, popups and other malware.

It's a good idea, to never click on anything that unexpectedly popups on your screen.

 

[Flopper]

Norton is garbage, any real threats will run right through it like it isn't even there, but it bogs your machine down.

I'm not cancelling Norton Antivirus. I am cancelling Norton 360 which has antivirus and a lot more.

Essentially all major antivirus software does a good job of stopping viruses, 99%+. My objections to Norton is poor tech support, questionable business practices, and software that does little to actually protect you from id theft.

Norton also does a terrible job of protecting customers from both popups and ransom ware. Antivirus protection is not enough.

For $130/yr, there are are better choices than Norton. According to Microsoft, for average users who practice safe browsing habits, the built-in antivirus and firewall in Windows 11 should be sufficient.

 

[Flopper]

I'm not cancelling Norton Antivirus. I am cancelling Norton 360 which has antivirus and a lot more.

Essentially all major antivirus software does a good job of stopping viruses, 99%+. My objections to Norton is poor tech support, questionable business practices, and software that does little to actually protect you from id theft.

Norton also does a terrible job of protecting customers from both popups and ransom ware. Antivirus protection is not enough.

For $130/yr, there are are better choices than Norton. According to Microsoft, for average users who practice safe browsing habits, the built-in antivirus and firewall in Windows 11 should be sufficient.

All that stuff is garbage.
Better off without it and making regular backups.

Very true. Nothing beats a full backup of your C: drive with daily incremental backups. You are protected against every type of malware as well all hardware failures that exist today or will exist in the future. No matter what happens to your computer, you can be up an running in the time it takes to restore your hard drive.

 

[Flopper]

We have had Norton for years now and currently. And they have never asked me to upgrade an additional app or otherwise tried to sell me anything. They do report info they find on the dark web as well as data breaches in various on line businesses around the country but assure me they have my back and so far it hasn't been a problem. For the dark web stuff they suggest if it is a current password to change it . That's about it.

It was in the past that Norton took over my computer in unacceptable and annoying way. It doesn't do that now.

Do you have Norton 360 or just Norton Antivirus?

 

[Foxfyre]

Do you have Norton 360 or just Norton Antivirus?

Norton 360 with Lifelock

 

[egp320i]

I have had Norton for at least 15 years on 3 to 5 computers. When Peter Norton owned the company, they had great products at reasonable prices. After he left the company, Norton became a marketing company, eventually outsourcing product development and technical support.

As a result their products have become overpriced and their technical support has suffered. Their marketing strategy is to convince their customers that they have a serious problem, personal data on the dark web, a poorly performing computer, privacy issues, IP attacks, etc, etc. And the solution is always the purchase of more products. Most of these products do little to improve anything while using an extraordinary amount computer resources to do it.

Norton has only one really good product and that's their anti-virus program. They claim it eliminates 100% of viruses and tests show that it comes the closest to reaching that claim. The problem is that other anti-virus programs are also very good, running 99.6 to 100%.

In a few months, I will be dumping Norton and replacing it with:
Microsoft Defender, part of Windows 11
Malware Bytes (free version)
1Password password manger $2.95/mo.
Adblock (free). I'm currently using this.

The reason I finally decided to dump Norton was improvements in Microsoft Defender. I have always believed the creator of the operating system is more qualified to protect it from viruses than 3rd party developers. However, Microsoft for years has avoided the job, leaving it to vendors such as Norton. That all changed with Windows 11.

As a result Microsoft says that typical home users need only run Windows 11 and Defender to protect themselves against malware. Only users with extraordinary security needs should consider 3rd party security packages.

Since Defender runs all the time that windows 11 is up, some users may want to add a program like Malwarebytes (free version) to run weekly or monthly that combs the entire C: drive searching for Malware.

WMB free is not real time, all you can do is run a scan, you can do that with that many free software too
it also does not update as often

Msert is updated and microsoft, it has a better chance of finding a virus and removing it

 

[egp320i]

Norton 360 with Lifelock

bitdefender is actually ranked the highest with virus protection, cloud based, it updates definitions very often and it's lightweight

30 bucks a year from amazon [key] for 3 computers is very reasonable, before it expires don't auto-renew, get a new key and install that key, 30 bucks again

AV is only as good as were you go, visit shady webites, porn you need more protection, like a condom in a whorehouse.

Don't go there, likely free defender is all you need

 

[Foxfyre]

bitdefender is actually ranked the highest with virus protection, cloud based, it updates definitions very often and it's lightweight

30 bucks a year from amazon [key] for 3 computers is very reasonable, before it expires don't auto-renew, get a new key and install that key, 30 bucks again

AV is only as good as were you go, visit shady webites, porn you need more protection, like a condom in a whorehouse.

Don't go there, likely free defender is all you need

So I check out BitDefender--I had not heard of them--and get this. Admittedly this is the cons but it could definitely turn off a possible buyer.

Bitdefender Reviews: Written By Customers

Comparing antivirus software? Read reviews and complaints about Bitdefender, including its various security solutions, performance, cost and more.

www.consumeraffairs.com

 

[egp320i]

So I check out BitDefender--I had not heard of them--and get this. Admittedly this is the cons but it could definitely turn off a possible buyer.

Bitdefender Reviews: Written By Customers

Comparing antivirus software? Read reviews and complaints about Bitdefender, including its various security solutions, performance, cost and more.

www.consumeraffairs.com

most AV's have an auto-renew unless you just buy a key each year or you just use their free version which is neutered

You probably never heard of sophos but they are enterprise grade, they have a home version for about 40 bucks a year for 10 devices which is generous, not sure anybody at home has 10 computers unless you are running a crypto farm