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Forum: QB Help Center
09-11-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Hey, those of you having trouble with the popups,...

Hey, those of you having trouble with the popups, have you tried this?

Settings - Safari - Scroll Down to "Block Pop-Ups"
Make sure this is on. I only have an iPhone, my tablet is android, but...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-11-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I agree. I was stunned to find out there are...

I agree. I was stunned to find out there are only 2 ad blocking utilities for iOS, and both don't work the best according to reports. One of them apparently requires jailbreaking to work correctly....
Forum: QB Help Center
09-11-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I'd like to think that they've learned from the...

I'd like to think that they've learned from the XP SP3 fiasco. I had no trouble with 98+% of the machines we did it on. I had one blow up, but it was fixed by reapplying the update, and one that...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-10-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I get the impression you have a fair bit of...

I get the impression you have a fair bit of computer prowess though. You're likely to realize that the updates are important. ;) My updates are set to notify me as well and let me choose to install...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-10-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Streets and Trips is like google maps. :) ...

Streets and Trips is like google maps. :)
Please do set up your computer to do the updates automatically, it should keep you safer.
Forum: QB Help Center
09-10-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

You should be on Internet Explorer 10 by now. IE...

You should be on Internet Explorer 10 by now. IE 8 and 9 have more than a few security issues, which might explain how your stealth popup got there.

Start - Control Panel - Windows Update
Click...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-10-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Wow! Your ISP serves you ads? That's pretty...

Wow! Your ISP serves you ads? That's pretty rude!
Glad to hear you're up and running though. :)
Forum: QB Help Center
09-10-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Sounds like you still have a little bit of...

Sounds like you still have a little bit of cleanup to do if you're getting popups, especially if they're prior to opening a browser. Otherwise, it's good to hear that you're figuring stuff out.
...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-09-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

This is true. As long as you know the website...

This is true. As long as you know the website address for the webmail you can log in using whatever you want.

Strange, I haven't had any sites that have stopped working as a result of ad block...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-08-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

I don't think you can move it to the top. That...

I don't think you can move it to the top. That said, you really don't need it showing, it will do its job without being there. i would just turn that toolbar off.

Glad you got it sorted out. :)
Forum: QB Help Center
09-08-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Good girl! :) I'd guess it's running a bit...

Good girl! :) I'd guess it's running a bit better now too?

As I mentioned in post #32, you won't see it unless the Add-ons toolbar is enabled.
Forum: QB Help Center
09-08-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

This is not FireFox that did this. FF is...

This is not FireFox that did this. FF is legitimate software. What you're describing is malware or scareware (once they ask for money to fix something or to stop something, it will cross the line...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-08-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

My FF doesn't show the Ad Block icon either...

My FF doesn't show the Ad Block icon either because I don't show the "Add On" toolbar. (View -> Toolbars -> Add-On Bar). I don't get ads though.

If it's installed, and you're not getting...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-07-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Good call Gale, As with most computer things,...

Good call Gale, As with most computer things, there's more than one way to do everything ;)
I don't subscribe to any filters, just use Adblock Plus plain and I've never had popups or advertising on...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-07-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

The Ad Block is extra credit, I don't think it's...

The Ad Block is extra credit, I don't think it's mandatory. Did the pop ups stay away?
Toolbars can be turned off and on on the view menu.
Forum: QB Help Center
09-07-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Which part fouled up? It's usually a pretty...

Which part fouled up? It's usually a pretty straight forward process...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-06-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

You should be able to: Download Firefox -...

You should be able to:
Download Firefox - http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/fx/#desktop
Install Firefox
Start Firefox
Let it import your favorites, etc
Tell it yes you want it to be your...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-04-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Awesome! Good to hear! :)

Awesome! Good to hear! :)
Forum: QB Help Center
09-04-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Good to hear. :) FF has been my chosen browser...

Good to hear. :) FF has been my chosen browser for years. It's a little heavy on resources, but Chrome isn't much easier when you look at all of what it's using. Besides, no one is spying on me...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-04-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

The two browsers won't conflict with each other,...

The two browsers won't conflict with each other, and FF will have an option to import bookmarks, I think it might be able to do it from Chrome. The bookmarks problem would be more an "ongoing" one. ...
Forum: QB Help Center
09-03-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,986
Posted By ArchaicArcane

Caroline, on the PC, what browser are you using? ...

Caroline, on the PC, what browser are you using? I use Firefox and AdBlock Plus and I never see any of the ads.

The only time I see ads is on my iPhone. I haven't taken the time to see if...
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