Annoying Pop Up
03-03-2011, 06:47 PM
#82
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma by way of Germany
Posts: 846
Originally Posted by ptquilts
try using Firefox with AdBlocker Plus. All free and I never get popups or banner ads on this site.
03-03-2011, 06:54 PM
#83
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 206
To get rid of AdAware, you should do a combination of MalwareBytes (which has been suggested before, so woo!), and also Spybot. Spybot will find the malware and the adwares, and if it can't delete them it will at least give you the name so you can look up other methods. It also allows you to immunize your browsers by blocking those pesky bugs before they get a chance to infect your computer, which is a lifesaver!
03-03-2011, 07:48 PM
#85
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 500
I changed yesterday from IE to Firefox. No pop up! Should I still download a malware program and do a scan? Does seem strange that we all seem to be in one general area - New England and used IE.
Quilter711
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03-03-2011, 08:05 PM
#87
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 847
Have never seen it. Are you all using Windows? I have a Mac and usually do internet on the Mac operating system, Snow Leopard, but have dual processor so I have Windows XP installed also. Since that is a MicroSoft product, I run a program called Security Essentials or "something" Essentials. Never have seen it on the Windows side either. My Pfaff embroidery machine won't talk with a Mac, so I have to have Windows in order to download designs. I know, way off subject, but no I have not seen this pop up.
03-03-2011, 08:47 PM
#89
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wa
Posts: 937
Originally Posted by quilter711
I have McAfee. Does anyone know if this protects you against Adware? My subscription is active and up to date. I have done a full scan of my system. Still have it!
Quilter711
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