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Biker Dog 02-03-2015 03:01 AM

Pop Up Blocker
 
Looking for a good free pop up blocker program for windows8 lap top:cry:,

champion6 02-03-2015 01:19 PM

Stop using Internet Explorer. Install Firefox and make it the default web browser. Then in Firefox install the extension called Adblock Plus.

Good to go!

Biker Dog 02-03-2015 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by champion6 (Post 1005868)
Stop using Internet Explorer. Install Firefox and make it the default web browser. Then in Firefox install the extension called Adblock Plus.

Good to go!

We are using Firefoxa.... Where do we find Adblock Plus?:MOJE_whot:

Found it but there are 3 different one, which is the best?

John_W 02-03-2015 01:51 PM

Right here:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/fir.../adblock-plus/

Another great tool is 'Cool Previews'. No more clicking on links, just move your mouse over the blue dot and you'll see the new link while maintaining the original page.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/fir...ws/?src=search

Biker Dog 02-03-2015 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John_W (Post 1005891)
Right here:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/fir.../adblock-plus/

Another great tool is 'Cool Previews'. No more clicking on links, just move your mouse over the blue dot and you'll see the new link while maintaining the original page.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/fir... /?src=search

I have it installed. When I click on my email>>>Avg detects "warningalertmessage.com/index74.htm" and I can't get into my emails.

How do I get rid of that.. Running AVG & Malawarebbytes which do not help.

Computer Corner 02-04-2015 04:01 PM

both chrome and Firefox have the ability to use adblock extension. you can Google how to install extensions and it will explain the steps necessary to install

Miles42 02-05-2015 12:05 AM

AdBlock works well on Chrome.

Biker Dog 02-05-2015 06:28 AM

I found 3 different Ad Block programs and tried all 3... Finally the third one worked.

Thanks for the replies

KathieI 02-05-2015 08:56 AM

I tried all of these suggestions and more. Finally, my computer was literally unusable by all kinda viruses and pop ups that were within system. Totally frustrated, brought my laptop to Refresh Computers on Bichara Blvd and for $50, they totally cleaned everything out. Took them a few days but it has been working perfectly since they fixed it.

I realized that I was creating more of a problem by doing things that I knew nothing about. For instance, if i have a plumbing or electrical problem, I call in the expert that does it every day and avoid future problems.

Just my suggestion, call them, they are great. 352 459 0308.

rubicon 02-05-2015 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KathieI (Post 1006887)
I tried all of these suggestions and more. Finally, my computer was literally unusable by all kinda viruses and pop ups that were within system. Totally frustrated, brought my laptop to Refresh Computers on Bichara Blvd and for $50, they totally cleaned everything out. Took them a few days but it has been working perfectly since they fixed it.

I realized that I was creating more of a problem by doing things that I knew nothing about. For instance, if i have a plumbing or electrical problem, I call in the expert that does it every day and avoid future problems.

Just my suggestion, call them, they are great. 352 459 0308.

Kathie: I also found out the hard way that those freebie downloads can be traps and as a result your computer now belongs to them. so I don't do free downloads any longer because I can not tell real from the fictional

rjm1cc 02-05-2015 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1006931)
Kathie: I also found out the hard way that those freebie downloads can be traps and as a result your computer now belongs to them. so I don't do free downloads any longer because I can not tell real from the fictional

Yes Sites that use to be safe are no longer.
Read the download text and be careful about the check of boxes.
Sometimes a new download icon comes up and it is actually a different program.

KayakerNC 02-05-2015 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjm1cc (Post 1006933)
Yes Sites that use to be safe are no longer.
Read the download text and be careful about the check of boxes.
Sometimes a new download icon comes up and it is actually a different program.

One of the (many) reasons I now have a Chromebook. :posting:
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/i...3qVuUV0eUx5-Nw

LarryK 02-12-2015 09:51 AM

Remember.... on the Internet... there is "Nothing" 100% Free. NEVER do the automatic installs.. always do the manual installs and select the product you want,... not the advertising, tool bars and other redirect sites that is bundled into the "Automatic" downloads. Larry


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