'Upgrade Media Player Now' B.S.

IHeartFootsie · February 4th, 2014, 09:44 PM

Hi all. I am wondering how to get these annoying 'Upgrade Your Media Player Now' pop-ups from happening. My pop-up blocker is on, it catches most, but this one http://82qzz.watch-for-free.mybestisoftware-updatezs.com/?sov=349994510&hid=fnnnhjxhpjppx&id=apop-ccodec keeps getting thru. There is not a chance in H-E-double hockey sticks that I would be so stupid to fall for that crap. God knows what they'd install, or what kind of comp you'd have after they finished 'having their way' with it. Anyhow, does anyone know who's behind this 'site/attemp' & how to permanetly block a pop-up from happening. Thanks for any help/info.

**buttsie** · February 4th, 2014, 10:24 PM

Looks very much like malware trying to mimic adobe

Your pop-up blocker cant stop it because its on your computer not webpages your visiting

Running a few anti-malware programs on this list will most likely remove it

Spyware Removal Guide 10/2013

http://www.techsupportalert.com/cont...oval-guide.htm

If that doesnt then its possibly benign crapware in which case you'll need
the junkware removal tool or adw cleaner to clean out your browser

http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...94&postcount=4

Theres a good tutorial here last updated 11/2013 for setting up your browser securely

3. Modify Your Current Browser To Achieve Improved Security And Privacy

A) Instructions For Chromium Browsers

B) Instructions For Firefox (And Firefox Variants)

C) Instructions For Opera

D) Instructions For Internet Explorer

http://www.techsupportalert.com/cont...y-concerns.htm

Securing Your PC 3/2013 - worth reading because it paints the bigger picture very well

http://www.techsupportalert.com/how-...re-your-pc.php

**pharoahegypt** · February 4th, 2014, 10:59 PM

You could also try running any virus scans while in 'safe mode'. Simply keep hammering away on 'F8' while your comp is booting, then select 'safe mode with networking' and let it boot to the safe mode. when there, run your virus and malware scans, in the knowledge that this way they will pick up far more hidden delights than in normal mode. Remove whatever they find, and see if this helps any......

I find that 'Malwarebytesantimalware' finds tons in safe mode, so try it as its free.

February 4th, 2014, 09:44 PM	#1
IHeartFootsie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The Dark Side of the Moon Posts: 240 Thanks: 2,877 Thanked 2,839 Times in 227 Posts	'Upgrade Media Player Now' B.S. Hi all. I am wondering how to get these annoying 'Upgrade Your Media Player Now' pop-ups from happening. My pop-up blocker is on, it catches most, but this one http://82qzz.watch-for-free.mybestisoftware-updatezs.com/?sov=349994510&hid=fnnnhjxhpjppx&id=apop-ccodec keeps getting thru. There is not a chance in H-E-double hockey sticks that I would be so stupid to fall for that crap. God knows what they'd install, or what kind of comp you'd have after they finished 'having their way' with it. Anyhow, does anyone know who's behind this 'site/attemp' & how to permanetly block a pop-up from happening. Thanks for any help/info. __________________ IHEARTFootsie To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - 'Worshipping the Lady's High Heels Since 1976' 'To serve man' may be a cookbook, but to Serve a Lady is a Privilege. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

February 4th, 2014, 10:59 PM	#3
pharoahegypt Vintage Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middle England Posts: 4,491 Thanks: 10,176 Thanked 43,618 Times in 4,154 Posts	You could also try running any virus scans while in 'safe mode'. Simply keep hammering away on 'F8' while your comp is booting, then select 'safe mode with networking' and let it boot to the safe mode. when there, run your virus and malware scans, in the knowledge that this way they will pick up far more hidden delights than in normal mode. Remove whatever they find, and see if this helps any...... I find that 'Malwarebytesantimalware' finds tons in safe mode, so try it as its free. __________________ Arguing with a intelligent person is hard; but arguing with a stupid person is impossible!

February 4th, 2014, 10:24 PM	#2
buttsie Porn Archeologist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: earth Posts: 12,714 Thanks: 92,252 Thanked 241,299 Times in 12,746 Posts	Looks very much like malware trying to mimic adobe Your pop-up blocker cant stop it because its on your computer not webpages your visiting Running a few anti-malware programs on this list will most likely remove it Spyware Removal Guide 10/2013 http://www.techsupportalert.com/cont...oval-guide.htm If that doesnt then its possibly benign crapware in which case you'll need the junkware removal tool or adw cleaner to clean out your browser http://vintage-erotica-forum.com/sho...94&postcount=4 Theres a good tutorial here last updated 11/2013 for setting up your browser securely 3. Modify Your Current Browser To Achieve Improved Security And Privacy A) Instructions For Chromium Browsers B) Instructions For Firefox (And Firefox Variants) C) Instructions For Opera D) Instructions For Internet Explorer http://www.techsupportalert.com/cont...y-concerns.htm Securing Your PC 3/2013 - worth reading because it paints the bigger picture very well http://www.techsupportalert.com/how-...re-your-pc.php