So I just randomly started getting pop-ups on my computer for the first time in years, probably. I have no idea how or why they came, nor am I finding success in getting rid of them.
I wonder how they even got past the virus/spy/adware removal/protection software I have installed. I ran AVG and it found one trojan which was removed, and I also ran Ad-aware which found a few problems, also removing them. AVG's spyware removal found nothing. These are all I've really needed for the past while, and they have done their job quite well. I ran a registry cleaner, as well as a process scanner, neither of which did anything.
My firewall is at least keeping the content from loading on the page, but the IE windows still come up, usually a few at a time.
Does anyone have anymore suggestions for me? I would hate to have to go back to a restore point, because it was about four days ago that this started happening, but I will if needed.
EDIT: Also, if this helps, it has been making my internet connection VERY sluggish. Like, downloading something from Download.com at about 5 Kbps when I'm used to around 250 to 300... Websites seem to be taking longer as well.