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From Leo's mailbag:

> From: A Computer User
> Sent: August 31, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: poup windows in IE and porn
>
> Leo,

> Every time I open I.E., a second window opens that goes to
> "c.qckjmp.com", then "www.globaladserver.com", then on to a
> porn site. How do I get it to stop?

You need to run anti-spyware software:
http://ask-leo.com/spyware_how_do_i_remove_and_avoid_spyware.html

See also:
http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_keep_my_computer_safe_on_the_internet.html

Thanks for asking!

Leo

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