My computer needs counselling

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by a_gellman, Oct 14, 2004.

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  1. a_gellman

    a_gellman Registered Member

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    I can't get rid of these darn popups, i've installed adaware but it doesn't seem to help.
     
    a_gellman, Oct 14, 2004
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  2. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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  3. nod32_9

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    The built-in pop-up blocker found in IE 6 and Firefox 1.0 PR is very effective. Try it first before you fork over $ for Ad Muncher.
     
    nod32_9, Oct 14, 2004
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    ronjor Global Moderator

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  5. nod32_9

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    ZA Pro 4.5.594 failed the Timed PopUp, Mouseover PopUp, Drop Down Pop Up, and Sticky Pop Up tests.
     
    nod32_9, Oct 14, 2004
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  6. bigc73542

    bigc73542 Retired Moderator

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    my FF1.0 and NPF passed all the popup test's
     
    bigc73542, Oct 14, 2004
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  7. Bubba

    Bubba Updates Team

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    Hey a_gellman,

    What type of pop-ups are you speaking of....Messenger pop-ups, browser pop-ups as you surf....etc ?
     
    Bubba, Oct 14, 2004
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  8. nod32_9

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    FF 0.9x and ZA Pro 4.5.594 missed the following pop-ups:

    Drop Down Pop Up
    Sticky Pop Up
     
    nod32_9, Oct 14, 2004
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  9. Git_em

    Git_em Registered Member

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    maybe it's spyware related, I use firefox and adwaresafe, no popups, no spyware
     
    Git_em, Oct 18, 2004
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