Pyrolord Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 For some reason I started getting ads on websites. In addition to the picture ads though, they'll also turn certain words into a hyperlink. Similar to this: Does anyone know how to fix this? It's starting to get really annoying. Link to comment
Cam L Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Are you using the adblock extension? Link to comment
Pyrolord Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Yeah, but still they persist! Link to comment
Doc Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You might have a virus. Check both your standard task manager and google chrome task manager Link to comment
Beeppudnolan Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 YOU ARE SCREWED, they caught you Link to comment
Bryce Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 does the same ads pop up everywhere?if so then u might want to look into ur add ons and see if theres something that looks odd or w/eor its a virus so scan ur comp Link to comment
Pyrolord Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) does the same ads pop up everywhere?if so then u might want to look into ur add ons and see if theres something that looks odd or w/eor its a virus so scan ur comp No, they're different ads. The only addons I have are the adblocker and Chrome-to-Phone. I've already scanned my computer and found nothing. EDIT: There's even one in my signature now. Edited February 2, 2013 by Pyrolord Link to comment
Sheckky Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I have those hyperlinks pop up as well. But it's been going on for a long time. I just thought it was Chrome's fault. Link to comment
Veggie Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You probably downloaded some piece of shit adware like Ask.com toolbar if you updated Java recently or something Link to comment
Deathstar Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 adblock + noscript + firefox Link to comment
Pyrolord Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 I found it. Apparently Chrome was hiding a "Browse To Save" extension and it was installed on my computer. I'm all good now. Sheckky, if you use Chrome, I'd look for that for that extension and look in your program files in your control panel. Maybe you have the same thing I had. Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now