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CJMaustria Jun 2, 2015 @ 5:49pm
POP UP ADS IN STEAM!!
I've had some pop ups and malware on my computer and steam until i purchased AVG anti-virus software and removed all malware. Well, the software removed the malware but not on steam, i'm still getting crappy third party ads and i cant remove them! i tried uninstalling steam but that didn't help...
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SillyWalk Jun 2, 2015 @ 5:51pm 
It seems that an antivirus is not enough, download antimalwarebytes, it's one of the most popular antimalware for this type of things.
Last edited by SillyWalk; Jun 2, 2015 @ 5:51pm
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Matt Jun 2, 2015 @ 5:51pm 
Steam doesn't have ads except for the popup boxes with game and sales info. You can disable that in Steam settings.
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CJMaustria Jun 2, 2015 @ 5:53pm 
Originally posted by SillyWalk:
It seems that an antivirus is not enough, download antimalwarebytes, it's one of the most popular antimalware for this type of things.
I think it is though, it detected every single problem with my computer and responded immediately except with steam...
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CJMaustria Jun 2, 2015 @ 5:53pm 
Originally posted by Matt:
Steam doesn't have ads except for the popup boxes with game and sales info. You can disable that in Steam settings.
It does though! i'm getting stupid pop up ads for clothes and movies and ♥♥♥♥ like that! it doesnt show up anywhere but steam.
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SillyWalk Jun 2, 2015 @ 5:55pm 
you should really give it a try, seriously; I have known 2-3 more persons with the same problem as you, ads on Steam, and cleaning the pc with both the antivirus antimalwarebytes worked better than just cleaning it with the antivirus.
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SillyWalk Jun 2, 2015 @ 5:56pm 
Originally posted by CJMaustria:
Originally posted by Matt:
Steam doesn't have ads except for the popup boxes with game and sales info. You can disable that in Steam settings.
It does though! i'm getting stupid pop up ads for clothes and movies and ♥♥♥♥ like that! it doesnt show up anywhere but steam.

He means that Steam is not the one who put those ads there, but some malware.
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CJMaustria Jun 2, 2015 @ 5:56pm 
Originally posted by SillyWalk:
you should really give it a try, seriously; I have known 2-3 more persons with the same problem as you, ads on Steam, and cleaning the pc with both the antivirus antimalwarebytes worked better than just cleaning it with the antivirus.
Ok...i'll give it a try. Do you mind sending a link?
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SillyWalk Jun 2, 2015 @ 6:02pm 
C'mon, it's not that hard to google it...

https://www.malwarebytes.org/

It's only Malwarebytes, btw, I mispelled the name.
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crunchyfrog Jun 2, 2015 @ 6:04pm 
Originally posted by CJMaustria:
Originally posted by Matt:
Steam doesn't have ads except for the popup boxes with game and sales info. You can disable that in Steam settings.
It does though! i'm getting stupid pop up ads for clothes and movies and ♥♥♥♥ like that! it doesnt show up anywhere but steam.

No it's NOT Steam. The problem is the malware you've acquired elsewhere. Just because the ads pop up whie using Steam, it does NOT mean it has anything to do with it.

This is quite common.

As suggested, you should run Antimalware as it's very good at removing malware which antivirus software can often miss. It's really good practice to use both and remember to keep them both set up to run regularly and update AT LEAST once every day.

Last edited by crunchyfrog; Jun 2, 2015 @ 6:05pm
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Balance Mar 10, 2016 @ 6:32pm 
Late comment. I had a very bad problem with this. After using all the suggested malware removal software, uninstalling/reinstalling steam, the ads were still popping up on my steam.

There is a very good guide at malewaretips.com. The first steps are to use all the software mentioned above. The final steps include uninstalling steam first. Then, MOST importantly, they guide you on how to remove a hidden folder, AppData\Local\steamfolder. It is very important to delete this folder if none of your previous attempts have worked. Afterwards you can reinstall steam, and God willing, the ads will be gone. I hope this tip can help someone who finds this thread on Google and are at their wits end.
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TremorousCawkasaurus Rex Dec 3, 2016 @ 3:34am 
Originally posted by CJMaustria:
Originally posted by Matt:
Steam doesn't have ads except for the popup boxes with game and sales info. You can disable that in Steam settings.
It does though! i'm getting stupid pop up ads for clothes and movies and ♥♥♥♥ like that! it doesnt show up anywhere but steam.


Same here i just started getting them though while gwetting off steam beta for ark
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