Berkeley Parents Network
Google Custom Search
Home Members Post a Msg Reviews Advice Subscribe Help/FAQ What's New

How to get rid of pop-up ads

Berkeley Parents Network > Advice > Household Management > How to get rid of pop-up ads


April 2003

We just got a new computer and are getting these pop-up adds that look like computer warnings (plain gray text adds). They are SO annoying, are sometimes stacked ten on top of eachother and pop-up over everything (like when I am working on a word document or watching a DVD). Does anyone know how to get rid of these things?! Much thanks, Courtney


The easiest way to get rid of pop-up ads is to use something besides Microsoft Internet Explorer. Mozilla (http://www.mozilla.org) and Opera (http://www.opera.com) are both free to download and use and both include settings to suppress those annoying pop-up ads. Note that Opera's free version contains ads.

If you must use Internet Explorer, then see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/restrictedsites/stoppopups.asp for some instructions on how to restrict pop-ups. It seems like quite a bit of work. Or try programs like the free Pop-Up Stopper (http://www.panicware.com/product_dpps.html) or similar software products. Michael


I recently stated using the software from adsubtract.com to block pop up ads. It works very well against those dang ads and also deletes unwanted cookies, which can link you to advertisers. A free 30 day trial is available from the adsubtract website. About ten days into my free trial, the adsubtract software offered a $15 buy now deal, which I took, as opposed to the $30 website price. Good luck. Adam
To get rid of pop-up ads, there is a free download of a tool called panicware.com It is fantastic! here's the link: http://www.panicware.com/ Hilary
Home   |   Reviews   |   Advice   |   Members   |   Post a Message
Join BPN   |   Help   |   What's New   |   Search   |   Contact Us

Last updated: Dec 26, 2003
Copyright © 1996-2008 Berkeley Parents Network


The opinions and statements expressed on this website are those of parents who subscribe to the Berkeley Parents Network. Please see Disclaimer & Usage for information about using content on this website.