How do I stop pop-ups and ads on my laptop?
Browser pop-ups and redirects are almost always caused by a bad browser extension or adware.
This one is often sorted at home. Try the checks below before paying for a repair.
Does this sound like yours?
- Pop-ups, ads or redirects in the browser
What usually causes it
- Malicious browser extension
- Adware that came with free software
Most likely first. A hands-on test confirms which one it is.
What you can safely check
- Remove browser extensions you don't recognise
- Reset the browser to its default settings
- Run a reputable anti-malware scan
Please don't
- Don't click the pop-ups, especially ones saying your PC is infected
- Never call phone numbers shown in pop-ups
Not sure it's this? Check yours in a minute
If these steps don't clear it, we offer professional malware removal. Our free repair checker asks a few quick questions about your laptop or desktop and tells you the most likely cause.
No diagnosis fee. Clear quote before any work. Visit us: Yaba, Lagos · Owerri · +234 902 730 1128
Questions people ask
How do I stop pop-ups and ads on my laptop?
Browser pop-ups and redirects are almost always caused by a bad browser extension or adware. The most common causes are: malicious browser extension; adware that came with free software.
What can I safely check myself?
Remove browser extensions you don't recognise. Reset the browser to its default settings. Run a reputable anti-malware scan.
What should I avoid doing?
Don't click the pop-ups, especially ones saying your PC is infected. Never call phone numbers shown in pop-ups.
Where can I get it fixed in Lagos or Owerri?
ENB Technologies repairs laptops and desktops at our offices in Yaba, Lagos and in Owerri, Imo State. There's no diagnosis fee, you get a clear quote before any work, and most common repairs are done the same day. Call or WhatsApp +234 902 730 1128.
Written by the ENB Technologies repair team from the faults we see on the bench every week.
ENB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (RC 7714368) repairs laptops and desktops in Yaba, Lagos and Owerri. This page is general information, not a diagnosis of your device. Please don't open your device or try hardware repairs yourself.
