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2. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Read all software licensing agreements carefully to understand what you're agreeing to install on your computer. Many popular applications include spyware components, and some of these applications won't work when these components are removed. Adjust your browser's security settings to provide at least “medium” levels of security.

3. Restore your browser to default settings - AOL Help

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   If you've cleared the cache in your web browser, but are still experiencing issues, you may need to restore its original settings. This can remove adware, get rid of extensions you didn't install, and improve overall performance. Restoring your browser's default settings will also reset your browser's security settings.

4. SUPERAntiSpyware - Wikipedia

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   SUPERAntiSpyware is a software application which can detect and remove spyware, adware, trojan horses, rogue security software, computer worms, rootkits, parasites and other potentially harmful software applications. Although it can detect various types of malware, SUPERAntiSpyware is not designed to replace antivirus software.

5. Browser hijacking - Wikipedia

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   A previous installer of SourceForge included adware and PUP installers. [26] One particular one changes the browser settings of Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer to show the website "istartsurf.com" as the homepage. It does so by changing registry settings and installing software which resets the settings if the user tries to change them.

6. Malwarebytes (software) - Wikipedia

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   Malwarebytes is primarily a scanner that scans and removes malicious software, including rogue security software, adware, and spyware. Malwarebytes scans in batch mode, rather than scanning all files opened, reducing interference if another on-demand anti-malware software is also running on the computer. [8] [9]

7. Turn pop-ups off or on in your browser - AOL Help

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   Turn pop-ups off or on in your browser Most modern browsers employ pop-up blockers to keep away the annoying ads or offers that can overwhelm your experience online. While this is often a good thing as it prevents malware and other programs from infecting your computer, it can also cause problems with legitimate sites like AOL Mail.