Ads covering 20% on laptop 30 November 2020 at 1:27PM in Techie Stuff 5 replies 151 views

ps2659

I have a constant ad keeps flashing up covering 20% 0f screen from the same company any idea how to stop this I don't mind the odd one but its the size if it.
Grateful for any advice. 

TadleyBaggie

An Ad Blocker would seem to be a good idea.

JJ_Egan

Flashing up on the laptop or when a web browser is open .

J_B

Presumably on t'internet?

Which browser? Does it have an Ad Blocker? I use uBloc Origin

Download and install the *free* version of Malwarebytes https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/  run it and remove quarantine anything it finds

DiddyDavies

Until you get it sorted out, it might be wise to not use the laptop for anything sensitive such as online banking as if you have inadvertently downloaded some adware:

What is adware?

Adware is unwanted software designed to throw advertisements up on your screen, most often within a web browser. Some security professionals view it as the forerunner of the modern-day PUP (potentially unwanted program). Typically, it uses an underhanded method to either disguise itself as legitimate, or piggyback on another program to trick you into installing it on your PC, tablet, or mobile device.

There is also the possibility that something a bit more intrusive may also have been downloaded.

smilin

If you're getting ads in the bottom right you may have allowed a site to give you notifications. You can disable this in Chrome by going to settings, search for notification, and if there are any websites set to allow that you don't recognise, block them