Sharky
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Orchard, I can assure that there are no such popups delivered via this website. Nor will there ever be.
Make sure you check to see what application you have running in your background. Because some programs - (a few spring to mind - Kazaa, and Bonzai Buddy), covertly open adverts even though you might not realise you're running them. Check to see what apps you have installed by either looking at your Windows Task Bar or Ctrl-Alt-Del and seeing what Appps you have running.
And the best way to purge such programs is to use a program called Ad-Aware - you can find it here: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Make sure you check to see what application you have running in your background. Because some programs - (a few spring to mind - Kazaa, and Bonzai Buddy), covertly open adverts even though you might not realise you're running them. Check to see what apps you have installed by either looking at your Windows Task Bar or Ctrl-Alt-Del and seeing what Appps you have running.
And the best way to purge such programs is to use a program called Ad-Aware - you can find it here: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Sharky
I didn't for one moment think the pop-up had anything to do with this site directly. Tonight, all I've done is log on, I'm on Tesco.net, and came straight to these boards. I was much relieved as I couldn't get on earlier and felt as though my blood supply had been cut off!!!!!
I will check my apps (I think, not being very computer literate) but cannot think of anything I've been into that I haven't been into before.
Will let you know if it happens anywhere else (only 2 so far) It is not pictures or anything just an 'invitation!.
Thanks for your help.
I didn't for one moment think the pop-up had anything to do with this site directly. Tonight, all I've done is log on, I'm on Tesco.net, and came straight to these boards. I was much relieved as I couldn't get on earlier and felt as though my blood supply had been cut off!!!!!
I will check my apps (I think, not being very computer literate) but cannot think of anything I've been into that I haven't been into before.
Will let you know if it happens anywhere else (only 2 so far) It is not pictures or anything just an 'invitation!.
Thanks for your help.
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There is a way to stop them. I used the information at the following link:
http://help.twspeed.com/security/messengerflaw.asp
http://help.twspeed.com/security/messengerflaw.asp
techcherry
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... another solution is the option I choose a piece of software which stop all the spyware and the pop-up's
a program like adaware will solve it...there is various one's
You can get some of the at : http://www.cnet.com
...and go to downloads!
a program like adaware will solve it...there is various one's
You can get some of the at : http://www.cnet.com
...and go to downloads!
Lorenzo di Zenzo
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You can download free software to switch off Messenger - if you're not using it. I've installed:
www.messagesubtract.com/help.html
www.messagesubtract.com/help.html
Go here: http://download.com.com/3000-2094-10121984.html?tag=lst-0-1
excellent prog called Ad-aware for getting rid of all the hidden spyware stuff u didn't even know was installed on your system.
Wideboy
excellent prog called Ad-aware for getting rid of all the hidden spyware stuff u didn't even know was installed on your system.
Wideboy
While we are on this type of subject, it might be worth a visit to www.grc.com
download the Leaktest and IP agent to test the security of your firewall and have your ports probed to see if you have any open that that are up for hacking attempts.
Bit on there about the XP as well.
Options.
download the Leaktest and IP agent to test the security of your firewall and have your ports probed to see if you have any open that that are up for hacking attempts.
Bit on there about the XP as well.
Options.
