How do i delete "ad cache" folder?

tdean

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i just noticed that one of my pop ups was coming from my winnt folder. i went to winnt ---> system32 ---> ad cache and tried to delete all the pop up ads there but they keep reappearing... what can i do?

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Toejam31

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Either look in Add/Remove programs and try to uninstall the application that created the folder, or try to delete the folder in Safe Mode.

Best I can do with the current info.

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jasen

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Yeap, you've got spyware/adware of some type. If you can't find it yourself, a program called Adaware might help.
 

tdean

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i ran ad where and its still there...... this is absolutely rediculous.

....the birds seemed to be calling him, thought caw....