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A popup add appears each time my internet explorer ends loading a page.

Discussion in 'Internet Explorer & Microsoft Edge' started by dc_box, 2003/07/15.

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    dc_box

    dc_box Inactive Thread Starter

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    A popup add appears each time my internet explorer ends loading a page. And sometimes it gets freezed.
    How can I solve this problem?
     
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    PeteC

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    dc,

    More than likely you have some spyware in your system - download Spybot and AdAware

    Run Spybot first and delete all it finds, then run AdAware and delete all it finds. Always run Spybot before AdAware.

    If you don't have a firewall get one fast! ZoneAlarm or Kerio Personal Firewall are both freeware and generally work well - Kerio is preferred by many on the board.

    The firewall should be configured to stop popup ads if possible. If not try
    KillPopup
     
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  3. to hide this advert.

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    James Martin

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    Firewalls

    Hello All,
    Concerning firewalls, I use a dialup connection...I was told I did'nt need a firewall since I was'nt online 24/7...does that make any sense.

    J. M. :confused:
     
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    Alot of people use ZA or Kerio who are on dial-up. Doesn't hurt a thing and adds a measure of protection. It becomes more important when one is on 24/7.
     
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    PeteC

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    Always use a firewall whatever your connection - it only takes microseconds for an intrusion to occur. There is a 50:50 chance that it will be high rated and potentially dangerous.

    Since I upgraded to ZA Pro some 6 months ago I have had over 7000 blocked intrusions - on dial-up.
     
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    James Martin

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    Thanks All,
    I'll put in a firewall ASAP.

    J. M.
     
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    dc_box

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    Hi everybody.
    Thanks for all that information.
    I will try them.

    :D
     
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