Anybody know how to get rid of this damn "Adstopc dot com" adware pop-ups?

[MR. BMJ]

Any free downloads out there to rid of it? I'm just using regular Windows10 Edge. I have Norton360, but it didn't prevent it. Just get these annoying notification pop-ups every 30 seconds or so. I ran malwarebytes, but it didn't get it either. Most of the search links say to use SpyHunter5, but it only gives 3 options after you download it: 1) Wait 48hrs for a free 1-time scan; 2) 14-day free trial, then pay; and 3) Pay for a full subscription. Not really wanting to pay for something i'll use 1 time. Should i just opt for the 48-hr option? Or....

They give examples of how to remove it manually, but they don't specify exactly what to delete once you get to your "Registry Editor." I type the virus name in, and then it gives me the following in the picture below...but I don't want to jack my pc up, so i've not done anything yet...lol. Do I delete all those listed in the picture? Is there a way to know?

I'm a complete moron with IT stuff, so.....

Any help would appreciated

 

[pupu]

Yes, you have to delete if that does not work.

Use this.

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[Wonton]

Any free downloads out there to rid of it? I'm just using regular Windows10 Edge. I have Norton360, but it didn't prevent it. Just get these annoying notification pop-ups every 30 seconds or so. I ran malwarebytes, but it didn't get it either. Most of the search links say to use SpyHunter5, but it only gives 3 options after you download it: 1) Wait 48hrs for a free 1-time scan; 2) 14-day free trial, then pay; and 3) Pay for a full subscription. Not really wanting to pay for something i'll use 1 time. Should i just opt for the 48-hr option? Or....

They give examples of how to remove it manually, but they don't specify exactly what to delete once you get to your "Registry Editor." I type the virus name in, and then it gives me the following in the picture below...but I don't want to jack my pc up, so i've not done anything yet...lol. Do I delete all those listed in the picture? Is there a way to know?

I'm a complete moron with IT stuff, so.....

Any help would appreciated

So if you remember the approximate date when it started happening just do a restore point from that point forward -- that point back I mean

There was like this killer adware spyware combo that was out there but I used to use it years ago when I was in the computers and shit was all nasty but I totally forget what it was but yeah the restore point I'll go with that

 

[MR. BMJ]

Yes, you have to delete if that does not work.

Use this.

Free Antivirus 2023 | Download Free Antivirus & Virus Scan | 100% Free & Easy Install

Download free antivirus: easy install for all devices. Remove unwanted malware like viruses, ransomware, spyware & more.

www.malwarebytes.com

Thanks man! I used malwarebytes yesterday, and it did not pick it up

So you are saying that all the links in the picture I provided need to be deleted? I just want to make sure before I mess with the whole registry part. Thanks!

 

[MR. BMJ]

So if you remember the approximate date when it started happening just do a restore point from that point forward -- that point back I mean

There was like this killer adware spyware combo that was out there but I used to use it years ago when I was in the computers and shit was all nasty but I totally forget what it was but yeah the restore point I'll go with that

Thanks! Yea, I think, errr....i'm sure, I picked it up yesterday while on sportsurge for the UFC lol.

The restore may be the best option, i've never done it...yea i'm dumb with this stuff. Another member had mentioned trying out MBAM as well.

 

[pupu]

You can do a system restore back to when it was normal.

 

[MR. BMJ]

I think I fixed it. I think my Norton (I have a subscription until next year), and the free run with mwb, may have kept or prevented it from going deeper into my laptop. If that makes sense, lol? Once I deleted the damn thing from my cookies and blocked it from notifications, it's been gone. Laptop is running good and fast too. I ran Rkill, and it did not catch anything either. Crossing fingers, but it's been 2 days, and everything seems good.

I probably do need to do a restore though soon!

Thanks to everybody who helped

 

[pupu]

Good to hear.