How did they start popping up on my computer in the first place?
Answers:
Sounds resembling you enjoy spyware on your contrivance. Install an antispyware such as
http://superantispyware.com
http://www.download.com/ad-aware-2007-fr...
Somebody get hold of your address, probably while you be surfing. Just close them out minus even crack them.
I have this problem too. Try clearing your cache and cookies or setting a latest homepage that help win rid of the pop ups. Try setting google or a friendly website to kids and teens similar to msn or aol
Probably adware you get.
Here are incredibly 2 appropriate tools on removing spyware/adware.
Spyware Terminator at
http://spywareterminator.com
Ad-Aware at
http://lavasoft.com
SOME ADWARE GOT installed on ur computer by u visit discouraging sites or installing crack softwares.
install adaware and spybot survey and verbs and scan for spyware
use mozilla firefox to browse net,,internet explorer is prone to download acivex which is an plain door to spyware
use thunderbird /other email software than outlook..
get a pop up blocker
Download and run SUPERANTISPYWARE (free)
http://www.superantispyware.com/...