loving adware.

[Electro]

Like randomly when I'm using my computer for general purposes, a random website will come up of the domain click.cpv(something).com, and an ad will always appear in the window. The window opens in Internet Explorer, even though I use Chrome all the time. I've tried multiple adware programs to get rid of it, but to no avail. I heard this piece of stuff called "Gorilla Price" caused it. Never download anything from CNET guys, they host loving adware in their stuffty installers.

[Ad Bot]

[Mr.Noßody]

Please take better care of your computer.
Didn't computer health class teach you anything if them computer STDs?

No, but really. Malware is a bitch to get rid if.
Try "Malwarebytes". I've had good results from them..

[Nonnel]

why were you downloading from cnet

[Eryk]

why were you downloading from cnet

Probably because CNet is one of the most widely used downloading sites EVER.

But it's basically just some garbage, setups often come included with "ShopAtHome", "Bandoo", and other malicious files.

[Electro]

why were you downloading from cnet

You can't get all of the software from the host's site sometimes. They partner with CNET, I don't know why.

[Blockzillahead]

its called paying attention to what you're installing. they have an option to uncheck the installation of random offers.

[Electro]

its called paying attention to what you're installing. they have an option to uncheck the installation of random offers.

I do, but they don't give a forget.

[Eryk]

its called paying attention to what you're installing. they have an option to uncheck the installation of random offers.

But why do they offer them in the first place if they're malicious? Can't they get shutdown for offering adware/spyware/malware?

I do, but they don't give a forget.

Actually, I can agree with Electro that no matter if you uncheck them they still install.

[Subpixel]

But why do they offer them in the first place if they're malicious? Can't they get shutdown for offering adware/spyware/malware?

I heard they can't get shut down because it's technically not a virus. Users blindly agree to installing them.

[Blockzillahead]

But why do they offer them in the first place if they're malicious? Can't they get shutdown for offering adware/spyware/malware?

because it's not damaging your system + they get paid for it

Actually, I can agree with Electro that no matter if you uncheck them they still install.

it doesnt work like that. ive used cnet several times and never have i once gotten any random intrusions. if you uncheck it or disagree to the offer, that's it, you're winner. there is a step that instead of having a check box it says "Accept" or "Disagree" to a stupid offer, OP probably clicked "Accept" thinking it was "Next" because it's in the same spot

[Electro]

I can list what I did SPECIFICALLY. Have option for "Quick (Recommended)" or "Advanced" install. Click "Advanced" install, uncheck "VisualBee Toolbar", "Conduit Search Protection", and "Gorilla Price". I got rid of Conduit and VisualBee, but this "Gorilla Price" is a nasty one.

[Blockzillahead]

just remove it with malwarebytes

[Electro]

just remove it with malwarebytes

Malwarebytes is stuff, it has caused me nothing but trouble in the past.

[Boink!]

Malwarebytes is stuff, it has caused me nothing but trouble in the past.

you don't have much of a choice

[Blockzillahead]

Malwarebytes is stuff, it has caused me nothing but trouble in the past.

like?