Why do I get popups when my computer is not attended?
Popups are most commonly seen when surfing the web, but may also occur even when you are not at your computer. Pop-ups are typically caused by adware. Adware differs from spyware in the fact that adware is software that may have been installed on your computer by a remote site. Many free utilities that you download from the Internet will install hidden software that sends details of the websites you visit and other information from your computer (which can include your email address) to advertisers so they can target you with popup ads and spam. The easiest way to make sure your computer is clean from adware is to use Lavasoft Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D. For any other questions, please contact your local HelpDesk.
