Porn site just randomly popped up

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I don't look at porn, but while I was looking at this site and Free Republic, I got this porn site pop up on one of my tabs. I'm kinda concerned about this, because I don't like porn sites being opened up automatically.

Just use a pop-up blocker. There are some excellent ones. I use Adblock Plus on both Firefox and Chrome and have zero issues. Also, these are extensions. You can Google "Firefox extensions adblocker" or Google Chrome adblocker" and add them to your browser.

Only thing is, I wasn't at any site where I would expect porn to pop up.

Now, I did have a couple of questionable programs on my system, which I got after downloading a free media player that proceeded to try to take over my browser. I've uninstalled those. Maybe that'll stop it.

I'd recommend running a virus scan such as Malware Bytes.

Yes. That's more than likely why you're having pop-ups in your browser. If that doesn't work for you, I have a good spyware/malware remover that will do the job.

Thanks, I just got it and did the quickscan. It found hundreds of items which I had deleted.

My personal favorites are: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ , http://www.safer-networking.org/ , and http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/combofix/

In case you are still having issues, use the three I mentioned.

You seriously need to use malware/spyware removal WAY more often. If you're using debit cards and private information, and you happen to have a keylogger, I see no good coming from that.

Beneficii, I can also recommend installing AVG antivirus software on your computer. It is not only free, but does a better job than anything else I've worked with.

There is one other alternative: Get a Mac; I have one of those at home (though a Windows machine at work). I've never had any problems with viruses or malware on my Apple, and I don't have any malware or antivirus software even installed on it. It is also the case that all the antivirus software slows down Windows machines considerably. The two downsides are that Apples are significantly more expensive, and there is some learning curve.

was it transsexual porn?

Thanks, I just downloaded AVG. I get what you're saying with Macs, but they're too expensive and I don't have much money anyway.

Thanks, though.

Thanks. I'll keep these sites in mind.

Also, I've had good experiences with Microsoft Security Essentials. It's an anti-virus. Just make sure you set whatever you're using to do daily scans. Same for your malware/spyware program.

You can save the cash for other things than a Mac. Instead, download Ubuntu Live from Ubuntu, and be sure to choose either XFCE, KDE, or LXDE as your desktop environment and install.

What it is, is a Linux distro that installs itself as a Windows program, and allows you to dual boot either Windows or Linux when you turn on /reboot your computer.

Use your Windows boot option to do everything except surf the internet, and boot into ubuntu when you want to go onto the internet.

The learning curve will be about the same as a Mac but without the pricetag of a Mac.

I'm not sure exactly how efficient the OP is with that kind of stuff. But I agree about Macs... Blech, lol.

Yup. Security Essentials could offer some basic Firewall protection so this stuff doesn't get on the computer in the first place.

Bootable Live Linux distros are interesting. I'd suggest trying them Live Only without installing. There are many Linux versions out there and they're great for surfing them web.

I do go to porn sites and I haven't had any serious problems yet on Linux.