IF you are using a PC rather than a Mac:
IF you are running Windows XP or Vista:
Try this to see if it will help you lose some of those pop up ads.
Click on the Start button on the very lower left corner of the screen.
Click on CONTROL PANEL in the right hand panel.
Click on INTERNET OPTIONS.
Click on the tab that says PRIVACY.
Slide the little bar to MEDIUM HIGH position.
Below that, click on POP UP BLOCKER to turn it on.
You may have to restart your computer for these settings to take effect.
Jan in VA