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Post by Xanadu on Jul 28, 2003 18:38:50 GMT
Anyone but me notice the pop-ups seem to be getting worse? Am I crazy here, or are they out of control? I have a decent computer, but a dial up modem, and these are driving me mad!   |
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Post by Neo Stella on Jul 29, 2003 9:21:32 GMT
Xan, you can download a pop-up zapper. It blacklists pop-ups so they no longer appear. My daughters boyfriend did it for me. If you want I'll find out the address.
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Post by Al Truest on Jul 30, 2003 1:35:08 GMT
I thought those zappers were a waste of money? Your internet options (security tab) will do the same job. All they do is block everything. You still have to check off each one, it just doesn't appear. (I may be incorrect?)
I have noticed more ads though. It's because we're getting more hits. I've been deleting my 'cookies' and 'temp' folders' periodically while on line, as well as deleting my 'history'. This seems to help. ?
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Post by Sto on Jul 30, 2003 11:02:32 GMT
You can get a free popup zapper at www.downloads.com and searching Ultimate Popup Killer 7.1 - it basically does the same as what Al' mentioned, but his sounds more complicated ;D  |
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Post by Xanadu on Jul 30, 2003 17:34:16 GMT
Thanks, I'll check them out and let you know what happens. It's probably because this forum has grown, so Pro-Boards added more advertising.  |
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Post by Lori on Jul 30, 2003 18:08:22 GMT
Have you tried that Sto'? No viruses or nothing for definite? And at least people ARE noticing that we're growing - yeah!!  |
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Post by Sto on Jul 30, 2003 18:30:50 GMT
I've had it for a year Lori and no viruses or problems at all!
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Post by Xanadu on Jul 30, 2003 19:11:06 GMT
Thanks. I downloaded a trial one for my operating software and it seems to be working!!
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Post by Al Truest on Aug 4, 2003 17:08:44 GMT
What are the most irritating 'pop-ups' for you guys? For me, it's the pop-ups that want to sell you pop-up stoppers.  If they'd just stop, I wouldn't need their bloody stopper. (My first use of 'bloody', Do I sound British now?  ) |
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Post by Xanadu on Aug 4, 2003 19:18:01 GMT
I hate the ones that take so long to load. I mean, if they're a pop-up, just pop-up and get it over with already. As soon as I see the blank window start, I close it! So all their advertising did was annoy me, I never saw a thing! Plus, I'm trying to load another screen, and these ads start to load first! This download is working so far, but it's on a trial basis. In a few days I will probably have to decide to keep it or not, then pay like $10-$25 for it. |
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Post by Lori on Aug 4, 2003 21:38:04 GMT
In a few days I will probably have to decide to keep it or not, then pay like $10-$25 for it. I wouldn't pay to keep the pop-ups away I'd rather keep clicking 'xs', I can handle that |
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Post by Al Truest on Aug 4, 2003 21:50:29 GMT
I must be very lucky. It seems that everyday, on at least one website, I'm "Today's Big Winner' |
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Post by Al Truest on Aug 4, 2003 22:06:50 GMT
I wouldn't pay to keep the pop-ups away I'd rather keep clicking 'xs', I can handle that Don't you have to click an x everytime your zapper 'brags' about stopping another pop-up? My security settings can do the same thing. |
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