How to get rid of pop-up ads
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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
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