pop up killer needed

E

Elmer Fudge

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
Aug 25, 2003
Messages
1,881
i'm in need of a good pop up deterent,the one provided by my isp is crap, lately i've just been bombarded with this aggravation, any advice welcomed.
 
Boomyal

Boomyal

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Aug 16, 2003
Messages
12,072
Re: pop up killer needed

If you are using Win XP, Internet Explorer 6.0 has a popup blocker that comes with Service Pack 2.<br /><br />Other than that do a search for Panicware Pop-up Blocker. I think they have a free version.
 
dolluper

dolluper

Captain
Joined
Jul 19, 2004
Messages
3,900
Re: pop up killer needed

google has a search toolbar that includes a poofer works good for me
 
E

Elmer Fudge

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
Aug 25, 2003
Messages
1,881
Re: pop up killer needed

Thank guys, i've downloaded the panicware pop-up blocker, so far it appears to be working.<br />If by chance the ads get around it, i'll check out the others Bondo listed, life on the net is becoming tollerable again :) :cool: :D
 
S

spratt

Lieutenant
Joined
Oct 13, 2004
Messages
1,461
Re: pop up killer needed

I use the Google toolbar also, and it works WONDERFUL...also, it is free!!!
 
chuckz

chuckz

Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Aug 22, 2004
Messages
625
Re: pop up killer needed

If you are getting lots of pop up, there is a good chance that you have spyware or adware on your computer. Download Adaware and Spyware Blaster (both freeware) and run them to get rid of the source of the problem. Blocking the pop ups isn't getting rid of the software that is downloading them for you in the first place.<br /><br />Then if you don't have a firewall download and run Zone Alarm (also freeware), to help prevent getting infected in the first place.
 
F

fixin

Senior Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Apr 23, 2004
Messages
775
Re: pop up killer needed

I've also been using Google.I like it lots!No spyware in a month!No pop-ups!<br />I just can't find a decent spellcheck.
 
S

spratt

Lieutenant
Joined
Oct 13, 2004
Messages
1,461
Re: pop up killer needed

Thanks, LI...I was gonna post the same exact thing!!! You beat me to it...I have seen that in action many times...adware and spyware DO create popups galore at times...Zone Alarm is good, and so is Black Ice, but I run Norton Firewall which does a really good job for me, but it is not free.<br /><br />Whatever you do, you still need to get to the source and eliminate the cause of these popups, and then the blocker will stop further stuff, but NOT the spy and ad ware stuff!!!!!
 
Bondo

Bondo

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Apr 17, 2002
Messages
70,525
Re: pop up killer needed

Fixin,<br />
I just can't find a decent spellcheck.
Click to expand...
A year or so ago, when I got my New Dell, It came without it........<br />With the Help of the Guys here, I was turned on this This Program, It Works Great........Free lic. for personal use too... <br /><br />It works in I/Explorer.......<br />Outlook Express needed it's own S/Cer......<br />But, That's Another Story..................... ;)
 
F

fixin

Senior Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Apr 23, 2004
Messages
775
Re: pop up killer needed

Thanks Bondo,I have that one,but it doesn't work with Firefox.If it does, I don't know how to import it over from ie.
 
SS MAYFLOAT

SS MAYFLOAT

Admiral
Joined
May 17, 2001
Messages
6,372
Re: pop up killer needed

I use Zone Alarm Pro. I'm really pleased with it. Since September it has blocked over 171,500 pop ups with 5700 of those being high rated. Took awhile to figure out which settings I needed, but it works excellent. Haven't had any more spy crap since. <br /><br />If you have that crap, good luck on getting it out. Took me several weeks of trying diffent things which none worked. Ended up having to completely restore back to original programming. Installed Zone Alarm Pro firewall and anitvirus and no more problems.<br />Good luck
 
Mark42

Mark42

Fleet Admiral
Joined
Oct 8, 2003
Messages
9,334
Re: pop up killer needed

For all you ATT Worldnet users, the popup blocker they offer for free to members works excellent. Go to member services, downloads and download it.<br /><br />Mark
 
E

Elmer Fudge

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
Aug 25, 2003
Messages
1,881
Re: pop up killer needed

i've downloaded spybot and Google toolbar, i ran spybot and it located tons of spyware and other undesireables, however some pop-ups still get through, though not in large quanties as before.<br />How do i get rid of the the remaining few?
 
dolluper

dolluper

Captain
Joined
Jul 19, 2004
Messages
3,900
Re: pop up killer needed

Click on tools on top of page go to internet opitions click/ delete cookies / and delete tempory files after your favorite sites you will have to open a couple of times to be back to snuff
 
roscoe

roscoe

Supreme Mariner
Joined
Oct 30, 2002
Messages
21,667
Re: pop up killer needed

Just one more reason to buy a Mac.<br />I haven't had a single popup in 9 months, since I got my mac.<br /><br />The new unix based os-x does it all for you.<br /><br />Hmmmm, I wonder why Microsoft hasn't built a blocker into windows? Maybe because the windows security net leaks like a seive?<br /><br />I hope you guys all atleast consider a mac when its time to replace or upgrade your pc. They've come a long way in the last 3 years.<br /><br />Lots of mac choices out there for $500 - $900. $900 is for the laptop.<br /><br />macmini<br />emac<br />ibook<br />imac<br />powerbook<br />and so on.<br /><br />Slap me if you don't like what I say. :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top