Those DAMN pop up ads!!
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Those DAMN pop up ads!!
Hi all
I was wondering if there is some sort of downloadable software to stop those BLOODY pop up adverts from popping up during your web surfing??
Any recommendations?
Cheers
Dave
I was wondering if there is some sort of downloadable software to stop those BLOODY pop up adverts from popping up during your web surfing??
Any recommendations?
Cheers
Dave
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Dave,
A lot of people like the Google Toolbar, since it will block popups.
I would suggest using it in conjunction with LavaSoft's Ad-Aware
Popup blockers can hide potential problems with Malware on your computer too.
Take Care,
Richard
A lot of people like the Google Toolbar, since it will block popups.
I would suggest using it in conjunction with LavaSoft's Ad-Aware
Popup blockers can hide potential problems with Malware on your computer too.
Take Care,
Richard
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AIRWAY,
Do you get the popups even without opening IE?
If you do, then you just need to switch your Messenger Service off.
Go Start >> Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services
Then Find:
Messenger
Right click and go to Properties
In there change it's Startup Type from Automatic to Manual
Take Care,
Richard
Do you get the popups even without opening IE?
If you do, then you just need to switch your Messenger Service off.
Go Start >> Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services
Then Find:
Messenger
Right click and go to Properties
In there change it's Startup Type from Automatic to Manual
Take Care,
Richard
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NAC,
Correct and many thanks for the advice. Those pop ups were getting on my nerves and it was a constant thing.
I have installed Zone Alert yesterday and in the space of an hour and a half i had 38 intrusions blocked
Regards,
Pedro
Do you get the popups even without opening IE?
I have installed Zone Alert yesterday and in the space of an hour and a half i had 38 intrusions blocked
Regards,
Pedro
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I've done some checking for you I.E types.
There is no chance of pop up blocking until XP's Service Pack 2 and this is scheduled for 'the summer.'
For Mac users Microsoft has halted any development of I.E - this was announced several months ago but at least you have a raft of well supported alternatives.
For PC users you'll have to stick with third party tools whether executable software or one of the add on toolbars from folks like Google.
Alternatively you can opt for one of the modern highspeed browsers with tabbed windows. Here at the Towers we've made it clear which option we suggest for getting the most out of the site.
One final point, especially if this thread becomes part of an FAQ. If you are running software that blocks pop ups and you find some parts of PPRuNe are missing it's down to the software/settings on your machine. Most common occurence is for 'reply' or 'new topic' captions to disappear but many and varied are the effects!
Regards
Rob Lloyd
There is no chance of pop up blocking until XP's Service Pack 2 and this is scheduled for 'the summer.'
For Mac users Microsoft has halted any development of I.E - this was announced several months ago but at least you have a raft of well supported alternatives.For PC users you'll have to stick with third party tools whether executable software or one of the add on toolbars from folks like Google.
Alternatively you can opt for one of the modern highspeed browsers with tabbed windows. Here at the Towers we've made it clear which option we suggest for getting the most out of the site.
One final point, especially if this thread becomes part of an FAQ. If you are running software that blocks pop ups and you find some parts of PPRuNe are missing it's down to the software/settings on your machine. Most common occurence is for 'reply' or 'new topic' captions to disappear but many and varied are the effects!
Regards
Rob Lloyd
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Rob,
One other thing. For people with a Broadband Account, the best solution is a hardware firewall, as in a router.
It will block those messenger popups, and it will stop hacker attacks.
Take Care,
Richard
One other thing. For people with a Broadband Account, the best solution is a hardware firewall, as in a router.
It will block those messenger popups, and it will stop hacker attacks.
Take Care,
Richard
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before I post this I would like to apologise.
to block pop up ads.
Throw , PC out window, go shopping buy a Mac, use Safari. Hey presto no pop ups. (and you already look cooler)
Sorry. I'll get my coat.
Daysleeper, becoming a mac addict.
to block pop up ads.
Throw , PC out window, go shopping buy a Mac, use Safari. Hey presto no pop ups. (and you already look cooler)
Sorry. I'll get my coat.
Daysleeper, becoming a mac addict.
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Daysleeper,
Which one were you again?
Richard
P.S. The original thread:
Mac Eye for the Windows Guy
(That sure was classic TCS)
and you already look cooler
Richard
P.S. The original thread:
Mac Eye for the Windows Guy
(That sure was classic TCS)
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Today's competitiion: Explain Queereye to the baffled foreigners on the forum in 25 words or less.
The English speaking world does understand the dual concepts of reality and makeover shows along with the cringe - especially the Brits who invented them.
I tried the competition but had to ban myself when I read it. I may be gone some time
Regards
Rob
The English speaking world does understand the dual concepts of reality and makeover shows along with the cringe - especially the Brits who invented them.
I tried the competition but had to ban myself when I read it. I may be gone some time
Regards
Rob
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Rob,
How about:
Any one of those will do.
Take Care,
Richard
P.S. That show is the most fun I have had watching TV in a very long time.
How about:
- Five gay men, out to make over the world — one straight guy at a time.
- They are the Fab Five: an elite team of gay men dedicated to extolling the simple virtues of style, taste and class.
- Each week their mission is to transform a style-deficient and culture-deprived straight man from drab to fab in each of their respective categories: fashion, food & wine, interior design, grooming and culture.
Any one of those will do.
Take Care,
Richard
P.S. That show is the most fun I have had watching TV in a very long time.
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Another option is to run a browser with a built in stopper. Slimbrowser from FlashPeak does it very nicely, and in the event that you want the popup, they are easy to retrieve too.
Splat
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Hi Aerofoil,
Please download 'Hijack This!' from here, unzip, doubleclick HijackThis.exe, and hit "Scan". When the scan is finished, click "Save Log", and copy and paste it in a reply.
This will give me a rundown of what’s going on in your PC. It'll highlight any potential mal/spy/adware and, usually, clues to virii as well. Don’t fix anything yourself yet, as a lot of the stuff on that list will be harmless or required.
Cheers
Liam
Please download 'Hijack This!' from here, unzip, doubleclick HijackThis.exe, and hit "Scan". When the scan is finished, click "Save Log", and copy and paste it in a reply.
This will give me a rundown of what’s going on in your PC. It'll highlight any potential mal/spy/adware and, usually, clues to virii as well. Don’t fix anything yourself yet, as a lot of the stuff on that list will be harmless or required.
Cheers
Liam
