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Jedi_Outcast
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I use Opera as my primary web browser
www.opera.com
it an option under "file -> Quick Preferences -> Refuse pop-up windows". I only turn that setting off when I go to a site that requires pop ups for downloads. I use IE only when I hit microsoft's sites or if something doesn't render right (It happens a lot less than you'd think)
Most of the pop-up blockers require you put them in as a proxy, or some other DNS/Internet settings. that is way too techie for most people, thats why I reccomend Opera, The protection is built into the browser, 2 clicks and you are done.
I also reccomend ad-aware, www.lafasoft.de, some of the pop ups may be coming from your computer, and not the website you are viewing.
I hang around a lot in the general board, that may be a good place to get me. I'm also available for PM'ing. but it may take a day or two to get back to you
www.opera.com
it an option under "file -> Quick Preferences -> Refuse pop-up windows". I only turn that setting off when I go to a site that requires pop ups for downloads. I use IE only when I hit microsoft's sites or if something doesn't render right (It happens a lot less than you'd think)
Most of the pop-up blockers require you put them in as a proxy, or some other DNS/Internet settings. that is way too techie for most people, thats why I reccomend Opera, The protection is built into the browser, 2 clicks and you are done.
I also reccomend ad-aware, www.lafasoft.de, some of the pop ups may be coming from your computer, and not the website you are viewing.
I hang around a lot in the general board, that may be a good place to get me. I'm also available for PM'ing. but it may take a day or two to get back to you
glock800
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i downloaded the popup stopper free version and decided to get the pro version but i have a question.when i used the free version it was installed on my computer and had a system tray icon that opened at startup but the pro version installed and is on my browser which is normal but there is no tray icon or icon on my desktop or anywhere else is this normal?also even tho i installed it i still get pop ups and it doesnt let me add any pop up addresses to the list to stop them.
everyone else thanx for the helpoh and last jedi that link to the lavasoft thing doesnt work i clicked on it but got a "cant find website"message on my browser
i downloaded the popup stopper free version and decided to get the pro version but i have a question.when i used the free version it was installed on my computer and had a system tray icon that opened at startup but the pro version installed and is on my browser which is normal but there is no tray icon or icon on my desktop or anywhere else is this normal?also even tho i installed it i still get pop ups and it doesnt let me add any pop up addresses to the list to stop them.
everyone else thanx for the help
oh and last jedi that link to the lavasoft thing doesnt work i clicked on it but got a "cant find website"message on my browser
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Zone Alarm Pro has a pop-up killer. If you're going to pay for the pro version of something you might as well get as much bang for your buck. It's a personal firewall, email protector, cookie controller, and ad killer for around $30 I believe.
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Re: question
www.lavasoft.de for ad-aware
I use opera so I'm not really sure about what to do here. but it does sound like part of the program is working or loading, maybe a re-install?
glock800 said:i downloaded the popup stopper free version and decided to get the pro version but i have a question.when i used the free version it was installed on my computer and had a system tray icon that opened at startup but the pro version installed and is on my browser which is normal but there is no tray icon or icon on my desktop or anywhere else is this normal?also even tho i installed it i still get pop ups and it doesnt let me add any pop up addresses to the list to stop them.
everyone else thanx for the help
www.lavasoft.de for ad-aware
I use opera so I'm not really sure about what to do here. but it does sound like part of the program is working or loading, maybe a re-install?
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pro alarm
i decided to get zone alarm pro 3.0 i installed it i just got to learn how to set up everything because i never used a firewall before well besides the one thats on XP professional thanx for the info.i also got ad aware plus to get rid of spyware on my computer everything seems to be working. thanx for the info and all you been a great help
i decided to get zone alarm pro 3.0 i installed it i just got to learn how to set up everything because i never used a firewall before well besides the one thats on XP professional thanx for the info.i also got ad aware plus to get rid of spyware on my computer everything seems to be working.
thanx for the info and all you been a great help
