Win7/64 Laptop: Annoying Popups! :\

I assume these popups are when using a browser. If that is the case, what browser is in use? What is the wording on the popups?

If it is actually in Windows 7 when a browser is closed, what security programs are on the computer?

 

what security programs are on the computer? If you suspect an infection, you need to run a scan.

Sorry, I don't have Chrome installed on any Windows computers. I only use it on my Chromebook.

 

In the meantime, download Malwarebytes. You get a free trial and scan with it.

I would not waste money on Avast. When Malwarebytes reverts to the free version in either 1 or 2 weeks, scan with it weekly and you should be okay.

I have our four Windows 7 computers protected with Malwarebytes and MS Security Essentials. I am not sure MS Security Essentials is available to download. It is however still being updated on Windows 7.

 

You also should be using Firefox ESR to browse. It is the only browser that is still getting security updates for use on Windows 7.

Source: https://www.howtogeek.com/853970/google-chrome-is-finally-saying-goodbye-to-windows-7/

Edge also is no longer receiving security updates for Windows 7.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-supported-operating-systems

Firefox ESR download https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/115.0esr/releasenotes/
64 bit is the first link and 32 bit is the 4th link in the blue bar .