Nasty Pop-Ups and Lets Get Rid Of Them

[Newboater]

I replied to SlipKnot with this but maybe it will help others

Hi,

Most pop-ups are the result of clicking on the X in those little windows you get on your screen.

They are not x's to close that window as you think, they will actually activate the pop-up program that puts them there.

Instead of clicking the X in that window, just go to the bottom of your browser and right-click the tab there for it and choose CLOSE.

I also highly recommend Adaware (Free) and SpyBot

Adaware: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

SpyBot 1.3: http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10122137.html

In addition, a great Browser that works fantastic and will not allow popups is Avant Browser which is free but will accept donations ( I send $10.00 ) at this site:

http://www.avantbrowser.com/

Just do not allow or click on MAKE THIS MY PRIMARY BROWSER.

That way you can continue to use your IE or Netscape and this one will just be a link on your desktop. But I actually use it more and more over Internet Explorer.

Take Care

Sarge

[rwilhelm]

Thanks Sarge - I was getting popups like crazy downloaded the link now I am only getting a couple here and there.