Getting rid of all the ads on a new pc

emerald21

Hi can anyone tell me in easy terms how to get rid of all the adverts on a new PC please

Buzby

Depends where to ads are coming from. The adware may be a combination of programs, browser cookies and malware. If browser based, look to a solution thst strips the adverts out from webpages.

suicidebob

Easiest way is to take it back and buy a Mac.

emerald21

Buzby wrote: »

Depends where to ads are coming from. The adware may be a combination of programs, browser cookies and malware. If browser based, look to a solution thst strips the adverts out from webpages.

I don't know much about computers but as I know more than my husband he expects me to fix these things but I don't know how as I use an iPad mainly.

gunte

Start by running Decrapifier.Sorry can not post link. Google it.

If in doubt about removing any programme, ask on here.

emerald21

suicidebob wrote: »

Easiest way is to take it back and buy a Mac.

I don't think so. They are even harder to use.

suicidebob

emerald21 wrote: »

I don't think so. They are even harder to use.

Yeah, but they don't come with free ads.

fred246

2 easy steps
1.Wipe hard drive
2.Reinstall OS

I_have_spoken

Install Adblock in your brower(s) plus set the Router to use OpenDNS rather than DNS provided by your ISP. Set OpenDNS to kill ads and any other web sites you don't want.

Last step, add Ghostery if you are use a brower that Ghostery supports.

Remove all the cr*pware installed on new PCs such as 30 day Norton, McAfee etc.

Abbafan1972

emerald21 wrote: »

I don't think so. They are even harder to use.

and miles more expensive!

fred246

My wife tells me I should be more tolerant of people who buy apples. She says they are good for people of low intelligence that don't know what they are doing with computers.