emma_uk Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 For a while now I've been getting really annoying pop-ups that my pop-up programme wasn't catching. They were pop-ups advertising a site called byebyeads.com which would get rid of them for you. Sounded a bit like extortion to me! Eventually I did a google search and found this http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=11&t=1920& which is a site full of techies telling you how to get rid of it. Judging by that, loads of people have been getting them, so thought I'd share it here in case people here are having the same problem. I followed the instructions for disabing Windows Messenger and touch wood haven't had another pop-up so hopefully it's sorted. Hope it helps someone anyway! Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBouncer Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I use popup-stopper. It is THE best on the market IMHO and the opinion of my mates too. Nothing gets past that sucker, unless I want it too! Whats more, it's free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutronic Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 my firewall (zone alarm pro) blocks them automatically!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Mozilla Firebird is a good choice of browser should you want to eliminate annoyance from your surfing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Yeah, Pop Up stopper for me too! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ruscoe Posted August 28, 2003 Share Posted August 28, 2003 Out of interest, are we talking about HTML popups on websites, those Windows Messenger popups or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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