Windows 10: Pop up spam adverts - Windows 10

Hi. I have been getting these really annoying pop up ads recently (see image, bottom left). They do not go away unless I click close, and they keep popping up all the time, often with a fake story about Gary Lineker as well, who I think all in all is a good bloke! Jokes aside, can someone help me with this? I have run malwarebytes and quarantined all threats and rebooted my laptop, but the problem persists.


Thanks,


Joe



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pop ups and adverts on windows 10

Depends which Internet Browser is affected, but for a start type 'pop-ups' in the Search box on the Windows Desktop Task Bar, and you should see the Control Panel icon for 'Block or allow Pop-ups' appear in the list. Click on that to launch the Settings
screen and make sure the 'Turn on Pop-up Blocker' entry is ticked.

If that doesn't improve things sufficiently you may need to consider installing an extension for your Browser to block pop-up adverts, although you do have to be aware that some of these can also block 'legitimate' pop-ups that you really need to see, such
as those used by some online banking and shopping sites, unless you are able to 'white list' those sites you want to be able to display pop-ups.

 

pop ups and adverts on windows 10

thank you for your help

 

Spam pop ups !

Hello,

To help you resolve your concern with those pop-ups, we'd like to ask for the following information:

• Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
• What were you trying to perform when getting that?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

On the other hand, we suggest that you check this to know more on

how to recognize phishing email messages, links, or phone calls.

Your response will be appreciated.