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Some software recommendations- Posted by IrieTom [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: RoadRunner Pop-Ups - Get Rid of?, Dan W, Mon, 23 Dec 2002 11:58:11 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Get a copy of Ad-Aware (by lavasoft- Free download). This program will snoop around your computer for "spyware" and report back to you any findings. "Spyware" is software which gets bundled in with other programs like KaZaa or Limewire, keeps tabs on your computer and internet use, and then gives your info to marketing companies. You might also have a program called Gator, which quietly installs itself into your computer when you visit certain websites, and then proceeds to bombard you with pop-ups. Ad-Aware will identify these software parasites inside your computer, and uninstall them if you desire.
I usually use Mozilla as my browser. If you install it, go to "preferences" in the "Edit" drop-down menu, then "Advanced", "Scripts and Windows". There, you can disable the ability of webpages to "open unrequested windows", "move or resize existing windows", "read cookies", etc...
There are many software utilities which intercept pop-up ads, such as "pop-up stopper", "pop-up killer", etc... Some are better than others, I'm not experienced enough with them to make a recommendation. Combined with Mozilla, you should see a drastic decrease in the number of pop-ups.
Don't blindly trust my recommendations. Go to a search engine (such as Google) and find information on such topics as "ad-aware", "pop-up blocker", "spyware", "gator", and "mozilla". You'll learn a lot.
Good luck!
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