How to I keep my anti virus from popping up in the middle of the computer all the time?

Question

we did keep getting something for anti virus and my son bought something, but now it show on and that is what keep popping up every little bit

Answer 1

You don't say which anti-virus you're using, but there should be an "options" or "preferences" tab where you can choose the settings to keep it from doing that.  Or click on the "help" tab.  

Answer 2

what is it called. there are fake antiviruses that actually give you viruses/spyware