pop-up ads

[RetNav]

Came in to get on iboats and started clearing pop-up ads and there was 45, no less, count them, 45. Did a search and found some info on here recommended by a couple of members, installed them and so far so good, no pop-ups. I think they mostly got in from my 8 year old boy going to game sites on the net. Hope that stops the mess.

 

[rolmops]

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Hello <br />I use spybot and spywareblaster and although I have to update every week,the buggers stay off my screen.The problem is not so much the popups; it is the fact that these programs actively scan your computer use and file info about you,which is sold to the highest bidder.<br />Rolmops.

 

[Ralph 123]

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Googles toolbar does a fantastic job of blocking pop ups and is stable as rock. Highly recommend it.<br /><br /> http://toolbar.google.com/

 

[Homerr]

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That Google toolbar tracks what sites you visit (i.e. spyware) Who knows what other information they are gathering. That's why I won't use it.<br />I really like Google, and almost installed the toolbar, but when it asked about sharing what sites you visit etc... I stopped and didn't install. It went to the recycle bin!<br /><br />I use Zone Alarm Pro. Stops all adware, spyware, pop-ups etc... <br />It's not without it's flaws, but works well for me.<br /><br />I also use Adaware, and Spybot Search and Destroy.<br /><br />H.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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I also use zone alarm, Pop-Up Stopper, and ad aware from lave soft to take care of all that crap.<br />Works for me.

 

[RetNav]

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I installed Zone Alarm and Pop Up stopper and so far it has stopped them dead.

 

[ebbtide176]

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the google app gives an option to choose :<br />1) Advanced - gathers info<br /> choose=<disabled><br />2) make it default search engine<br /> choose=<uncheck><br /><br />i like it too. its ez'r than anything else to use. just 2 options. but i won't knock the others like zonealarm or popupkiller either

 

[Fly Rod]

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I use winzip 8.1SR-1 Does an excellent job and it is free.<br />Also use spyware which is also free. When 90 day trial period runs out renew again<br /><br />Go to www.askjeeves.com write in popup killers etc.